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SW Locums are looking for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to work in the Intensive Intervention Teams in RCT, Wales. We have vacancies based in the East or West teams, based in Abercynon or Williamstown respectively. The Teams work flexibly and currently operate a hybrid working model. These teams case hold our CASP, CP, and CLA cases, including PLO work and adoption work.

You will be well supported by our experienced managers, and we have a wealth of internal support services to drawn upon to progress our planning and interventions and achieve positive outcomes for our families.

Expectations:

* Undertaking assessments in line with the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014 with children, adults and their families/carers, identifying outcomes and where required developing care and support plans, which are monitored and reviewed.

* Risks to children and adults are assessed and balanced in a way that promotes coproduction, independence and choice;

* Strengths within the persons circumstances are identified and promoted;

* Have a responsibility to plan and work within the financial resources which have been secured to deliver social care services within their area of accountability;

* Social inclusion of isolated and vulnerable people is promoted; particularly networking with community and family resources;

* Work in collaboration with other agencies adopting a multi disciplinary approach where appropriate;

* Ensuring that electronically held records, including case recordings, assessments, care and support plans and reviews are completed and/or updated in accordance with departmental policy and procedures;

Requirements:

Professional Social Work qualification i.e. MA/Degree in Social Work or recognised predecessor equivalent e.g. CQSW, DipSW, CSS.
A knowledge of equal opportunities / anti oppressive practice.
Knowledge and understanding of the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014.
Knowledge of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
Knowledge and understanding of the adult and /or children’s safeguarding procedures in Wales.
A sound understanding of the Law relating to children and families.
An understanding of child and adolescent development.
Experience and/or an interest in working within child care.
An understanding of the assessment of need and risk.
An understanding of child protection issues.

At SW Locums you will benefit from:

* Constant support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.

* Great rates of pay.

* No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed advice.

* Fastest and accurate payments available.

* Contact available 24/7.

* Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide.

* Free DBS and compliance service.

* Access to on-going training opportunities.

* Industry leading “Refer a Friend” and “Find your own job” bonus scheme offering up to £500 for successfully placed referrals.*

* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme