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QSW- Duty, Assessment & Early Help, Children's Services

Randstad Care
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Usk, Monmouthshire NP15 1RT

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position involves managing a Children & Families caseload of varying complexity, focusing on assessment, planning, and implementation to promote child welfare.
  • Candidates are expected to have a high level of professional social work knowledge and skills, particularly in handling complex cases.
  • The role includes collaboration with Family Placement colleagues and contributing to service development through recruitment and training activities.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience in social work is required, along with the ability to conduct quality assessments and formulate plans for families.
  • The salary for the position is competitive, reflecting the responsibilities and expertise needed for effective performance in safeguarding children and supporting families.

We are proud to be the first tier supplier into Monmouthshire County Council, we will provide you with unique opportunities first and keep you informed of all QSW assignments.

Job Purpose

Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The role will also contribute to the development of the service by working collaboratively with Family Placement colleagues undertaking such activities as recruitment and training and supporting the wider Family Placement agenda.

  • All functions allocated by the Team Manager, in respect of working with children, young people, their families and carers.
  • To possess a high quality of professional social work knowledge and skills.
  • To manage a caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group.
  • To work in a flexible and imaginative way to provide support and advice for children, young people, their families and carers in accordance with the principles of the 1989 Children's Act.
  • To complete quality assessments of individuals and families; analysing strengths and risks.
  • To formulate plans to meet assessed needs and risks building on strengths of children, families and carers.
  • To implement agreed plans to safeguard children and to increase the capacity and resilience of their parents and/or carers.To undertake office duty and respond to crises, as and when required.

Do you have some more questions regarding this or any other role? Please contact Ian Davies on for a confidential discussion

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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