Denbighshire - Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team
Denbighshire County Council is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Supervising Social Worker to join their highly supportive Fostering Team.
Location: Churton Road, Rhyl
Pay Rate: Up to £38.43 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: 3 days remote and 2 days (Tuesday and Thursday) in the office
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a direct social work service to those children and families who are identified as in need of care and support in accordance with statute, national and regional policies and guidelines, incorporating an outcome focussed approach, identifying appropriate service responses at different levels to achieve this.
- Work in partnership and develop effective relationships with colleagues in other Social Service sections, private and voluntary sector, Health and Emergency services to deliver an integrated response to meeting need.
- Build effective relationships and work in partnership with children and their families/carers to identify and meet needs and ensure that the rights of the individual are safeguarded.
- Ensure that the statutory timescales for assessment and review are met.
- Use Collaborative skills approaches, to support the effective participation of citizens in the assessment, care planning and review processes, ensuring they are at the centre of the decision making.
- Respond to safeguarding concerns in accordance with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures 2019.
- Carry out safeguarding investigations and complete risk assessments.
- Contribute to the preparation and presentation of reports and plans at Strategy meetings, reviews and Child Protection Case Conferences.
- Work in partnership with other Social Service areas, developing knowledge and awareness of what is available to ensure access to a range of early and preventative interventions which are community based.
- Maintain professional accountability for the allocation of resources in accordance with service criteria, legislation, financial and other regulations of the council.
- Ensure an early and effective response to concerns or complaints.
- Support children and their families / carers to actively participate in the development of the service.
- Prepare appropriately for and contribute effectively to meetings.
- Chair meetings where required, quality assuring the record/minutes of these meetings. This applies particularly to Care and Support Plan review meetings, MASMs and Child Protection Core Group Meetings.
- Prepare written reports for a range of purposes, ensuring they are accurate, coherent, complete and up to date, containing detailed analysis when required.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to the development of the service
- Maintain a specific caseload of varied complexity.
- Use research, theory, evidence based practice and other problem solving methodology in achieving good outcomes for children and their families and carers.
- Maintain good recording practices, ensuring records are accurate, coherent, up to date and completed in a timely manner.
- Ensure that time specific tasks are completed within timescale, and act upon telephone, electronic and written communication received in a timely manner.
- Immediately bring to the attention of the Team Manager, and in their absence or as appropriate a Senior Practitioner, any matters of concern or special interest and seek guidance and support with complex decision making.
- Promote anti-discriminatory practices and act in a non-oppressive way towards service users, carers and colleagues.
- Provide a positive role model in relation to conduct within the workplace including good workload and time management.
- Exercise responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act and respond promptly and robustly in relation to these regulations.
- Practice in an anti-discriminatory manner in all aspects of the role.
- Be familiar with and promote the principals of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 in relation to voice and control, prevention and early intervention, well-being, co-production and multi-agency working.
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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