Senior Social Work Practitioner (Children's Services) (Grade 9)
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £31.71 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3BN |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job title: Senior Social Work Practitioner (Children's Services) (Grade 9)
Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Location: High Street, Blaina, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3BN, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
Salary: £31.71 per hour
Principal Accountabilities
To act appropriately to tasks allocated by your Service Manager.
To assist in ensuring that there is a good understanding of child protection matters in the Team.
To undertake decision making in relation to new referrals and to co-ordinate quality, proportionate assessments of need informed by best Departmental practice, guidance and resources.
To ensure that appropriate information is available for citizens and carers and to promote the involvement of citizens and carers in both care planning and service development.
To work closely with the performance and data collection service to ensure accurate information is recorded and available for quarterly reporting purposes.
To provide supervision, mentoring and support to staff
To identify training needs of staff and liaise with Workforce Development in identifying the most appropriate support.
To work in cooperation with colleagues in this Department and in other agencies in order to provide an efficient service to service citizens and carers.
Where appropriate to chair complex meetings.
To attend team meetings and undertake any necessary and appropriate team duties and activities.
To contribute to the professional development of less experienced colleagues as appropriate
To comply with the relevant sections of the Authority’s policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.
To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
Qualifications/relevant experience
CQSW; Diploma in Social Work or equivalent.
Registered as a Social Worker by the Care Council for Wales
C-PEL Advanced Practitioner award
Substantial post qualifying childcare experience within a statutory children’s services team.
Experience of undertaking assessments developing care / support plans and writing complex reports for a variety of audiences
Working in partnership with children, their families and other agencies
Experience of mentoring / supervising others (students / volunteers / staff)
Ability to prioritise work, making decisions on competing demands and taking responsibility for them.
Experience of assessment of need and assessment of risk.
Experience of monitoring and evaluating service delivery.
Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of current legislation, guidance regulations and standards in relation to operational social work in Children’s Services
Comprehensive knowledge of working within a statutory Children’s Services.
Knowledge and understanding of current research and good practice in Child Care
An understanding of child development
An understanding of child protection practices and procedures
Excellent report writing skills for a variety of audiences
Able to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently when required, showing drive and initiative
Negotiation skills when working with families and other agencies
Ability to motivate and encourage staff in order to ensure best practice
Skills in training and presentation
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