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Qualified Social Worker - Placements Team

Qualified Social Worker - Placements Team

Ackerman Pierce

Posted 14 days ago, valid for 3 days

Tonypandy, Mid Glamorgan CF40 2DQ

£36,124 - £44,711 per annum

Full Time

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The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a Social Worker for their Placements Team with a salary range of £36,124 to £44,711 per annum, depending on experience.
The role involves assessing and approving foster placements and supporting kinship placements to keep children within their family network.
Candidates must have a recognized social work qualification and experience in statutory social work with children and families.
The position requires collaboration with therapeutic services and may involve providing out-of-hours support approximately one night a week.
The job offers a supportive team environment, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Job Title: Social Worker – Placements TeamLocation: Vale of GlamorganSalary: £36,124 – £44,711 per annum (dependent on experience)Contract Type: PermanentHours: Full-timeAbout the Role The Placements Team within the Vale of Glamorgan Council assesses and approves foster placements for children, working in conjunction with the Fostering Panel. The team supports kinship placements to enable children to remain within their wider family network, and provides professional support to foster carers to promote retention and stability.The team also includes a therapeutic service that works with children and their carers to promote placement stability and prevent disruption. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team offering 24/7 professional fostering support, with access to a support line run solely by fostering staff.A worker in this team may be required to provide out-of-hours support, on average one overnight per week and less than one full weekend per month. An allowance is provided in addition to core wages; this is not a ‘waking night’ commitment.Key Responsibilities

Assess and approve foster placements, including kinship care arrangements.
Support foster carers and promote retention of local carers.
Identify and commission placements for children looked after, within internal and independent resources.
Provide professional out-of-hours advice and support to foster carers.
Work collaboratively with therapeutic and multidisciplinary services to promote placement stability.

Essential Criteria

Recognised social work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
Registration with Social Care Wales.
Experience in statutory social work with children and families.
Knowledge of fostering legislation, guidance, and best practice.
Ability to provide professional support and guidance to foster carers.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.
Supportive and experienced team environment.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements and staff wellbeing support.

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