Social Worker – Newly Qualified (Grade 7)

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Market Road Day Centre, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £17.59

Job Specific Requirements

Grade 7

1. To review and update knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and 

     demonstrate professional competence in social work practice as laid down in the  

     Code of Practice for Social Workers. 

• To work with individuals, families, carer groups and communities to help them make

     informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute 

     to service planning.

• To assist users to enhance their independence and coping skills.

• To assess needs, risks and options, taking into account legal and other requirements, including child protection and protection of vulnerable adults. 

• To assess, identify, plan, implement and review the circumstances of individuals and their families and the need for procedural and legal intervention to meet their immediate needs.

• To work actively with carers to identify and meet their support needs. 

• To prepare for and participate in decision-making forums.

• To manage and prioritise the workload, carry out duties using accountable       professional judgement.

• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of work, using professional and      

     managerial supervision and support to improve practice. 

1. To contribute to the identification and agreement of outcomes required of the service.

1. To work with colleagues to agree a team approach to individual cases.

1. To participate in duty rotas as appropriate.

1. To record unmet or inappropriately met needs in line with Council policy and procedure.

1. To participate in supervision, appraisal and team meetings.       

1. To work within the budget framework of the service to identify specific packages of 

     care to respond to individual assessments.

1. To record and share client data in line with Council policy and procedure.

1. To use corporate systems to support core business and care management process.

Education 

& Training

A good general education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Current registration with the Social Care Wales as a Social Worker

Experience / Knowledge

Experience of working with adults with complex needs

Working knowledge of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act and Mental Capacity Act

Experience of managing a caseload of ranging complexity and problems and competing demands

Understanding and experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults