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Update day: 13-05-2024

Location: Stonehouse South West

Category: Other

Industry: Staffing Recruiting

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCILSocial WorkerAs a qualified Social Worker, why should you apply to join the Kinship and Permanence Team?
  • be part of a well-established, supportive and stable team
  • have a manageable caseload and access to placement support worker
  • robust induction receive regular reflective supervision
  • additional support and mentoring where required
  • development and promotional opportunities
  • Our programme of support for newly qualified social workers won the ‘Developing a Confident and Sustainable Workforce’ award in the 2018 Social Care Wales Accolades
  • range of employee benefits including discounts, annual leave purchase and many more
We’re keen to speak to you about what we can offer you…Please contact:Alex Fitzpatrick (Alex.Fitzpatrick@bridgend.gov.uk) - Principal Officer Placements and Provider Services.About The RoleYou will:
  • undertake assessments of connected persons to care for children under a permanent order
  • coordinate the Financial Assessments, Support Plans and reviews of these for Special Guardians.
  • complete initial viability assessments of potential connected persons carers where necessary
  • work in partnership with Social Workers and other agencies to ensure that Prospective carers, Special Guardians and the children/young people that they support receive advice and support needed to ensure that the placements are successful and effective and that the outcomes set for each child/young person are achieved
Applicants will need to be suitably experienced and knowledgeable with regard to Special Guardianship Regulations and Orders of permanence available to the Court to enable them to provide advice, consultation and mentoring to social workers, prospective permanent carers and young people considering an alternative Court Order.About The ServiceThe Fostering service is divided into two teams, the General and Placements Fostering Team and the Kinship and Permanence Team, with the General and Placements Team supporting mainstream foster carers and the Kinship and Permanence Team supporting connected persons foster carers and Special Guardians. Duty and recruitment activities are shared between the social workers in the teams.Why choose Bridgend County Borough Council?Bridgend County Borough is a great place to live and work.
  • Scenic Valleys and beautiful coastline
  • Easy access to urban centres and rural settings
  • Excellent schools
  • Affordable housing
There is something for everyone here, and plenty to do all year round to support work/ life balance. A relocation package up to £8,000 will be considered for this post.We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all Children, Young People and Families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding, learning environment where staff feel valued.
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Deadline: 27-06-2024

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