Children's Social Worker; Assessment Team

Overview

Powys County Council's Children's Services Assessment Team provides frontline safeguarding and assessment across a large, rural region. Their focus is on delivering timely, high‑quality assessments and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. A Children's Social Worker is required to join the Assessment Team in the South of Powys (despite the JD referencing North). The postholder will undertake statutory assessments, manage safeguarding concerns and work directly with children and families across a wide geographical area.

This role requires strong analytical skills, confident decision‑making and the ability to work independently in a rural authority with significant travel requirements. Complete high‑quality Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales.

• Lead and contribute to Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding processes.
• Undertake direct work with children and families to understand lived experience.
• Apply legislation, thresholds and guidance confidently and consistently.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to support effective planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely case records and documentation.
• Manage a varied and fast‑paced caseload within the Assessment Team.
• Travel across the South Powys region as required.

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Care Wales registration.
• Strong experience in children's safeguarding and assessment work.
• Confident in Section 47 enquiries and risk analysis.
• Ability to work independently across a large rural area.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to limited public transport.
• Ability to work 3 days per week in the office (Brecon) and 2 days remotely.