Social Worker – Disabilities Team (Children)

1. Ceredigion County Council is looking for Social Worker to join the team.
2. You'll be responsible to assist individuals and families to deal with matters which cause them difficulties in daily living.
3. We provide Generous employer pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Learning and development and much more.

To undertake statutory duties under Part 4 and 6 of the SSWBA and other key social care legislations in assessing, supporting and safeguarding children and adults who are in need of care and support or who are at risk of harm by assisting individuals and their families or networks to resolve major difficulties, enhancing their coping skills & establishing their independence and resilience.

To work within current legislation and statutory guidelines, as well as Council policies, procedures and practice, in order to assess, commission and review support services and planned interventions for those who are at risk or vulnerable. 

Duties:

• To assist individuals and families to deal with matters which cause them difficulties in daily living.
• To pursue or contribute to enquiries and where necessary to intervene to protect those who are vulnerable or in danger of significant harm. This may include undertaking S47 investigations, Joint Investigations /achieving Best Evidence Interviews and Section 126 Investigations.
• To ensure children and adult safety through Court processes where required.
• To provide statements and reports for Court when required.
• To work in partnership with people, and other professionals and agencies within the Signs of Safety model.
• Promote people’s self-worth and rights, so that they can make clear decisions about themselves and their possible impact on others such as family, friends etc.
• Provide information and advice so that choices can be made by individuals or families relevant to their social circumstances and act as an advocate to service users and carers where this is relevant to service objectives, care plans etc.
• With support from senior / qualified staff work in accordance with statutory and legal requirements in relation to care planning, and within frameworks set out in the policies and procedures of the agency as well as SSWBA, Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
• Undertake Best Interest meetings and decision as defined by the Mental Capacity Act. To also ensure statutory responsibility for Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) are met within the assessment process.
• Assess and review people’s circumstances and co-produce appropriate Part 4 and 6 care & support and protection plans.