OR112466 – Social Worker – Social Care Qualified

Client: Powys County Council

Location: Ladywell House, Park Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1EG
, United Kingdom

PAYE Pay Rate: £28.35 per hour

Work Pattern: 2 days remote, 3 days in the office.

To provide effective social work support to children, young people and families, helping to keep children safe, manage risks and achieve positive outcomes.

• Visit children, young people and families across the county.
• Complete assessments and review support plans.
• Identify and manage safeguarding and risk concerns.
• Attend meetings, reviews and court-related work where required.
• Work with families, schools, health services and other professionals.
• Keep accurate case records and update relevant documentation.
• Work as part of the wider social work team and provide duty cover when required.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with families in difficult or challenging situations.
• Good safeguarding and risk-assessment skills.
• Child-focused and strengths-based approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organization and case management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with partner agencies.
• Promote the wishes, feelings and wellbeing of children and young people.

• Social Work qualification
  (e.g. BA/MA in Social Work or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Care Wales
  .
• Relevant experience working with children, young people and families.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to travel across the county as required.
• Full UK driving License and access to a vehicle is desirable/required depending on service needs.