We are looking for 3 creative, dynamic, enthusiastic, and experienced Social Workers to deliver our Family Meeting service within the Intensive Support Team (IST).

You will undertake a range of tasks and be responsible for the delivery of the Family Meeting service for children and families that are open to Childrens Services.  You will arrange and facilitate family meetings to support and empower families to come up with a plan to address professional concerns relating to their child, to keep the child safe and cared for within their family. You will support families and young people to prepare for the family meeting via mediation and support, undertaking home visits when required.   You will work in partnership with the child’s Social Worker to prepare for the meeting and assist with producing information for the family about concerns and potential resources. 

This is a great opportunity to be part of a dedicated and passionate team who deliver interventions to children and families who are being supported by Caerphilly Childrens Services in line with prevention. You will need to be committed to improving outcomes for children and promote the child’s wishes and feelings in line with what matters.

This post is fixed term until 31 March 2024 where it will be reviewed.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/jobs

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Singler on 01495 233261 or email: singlk@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.  Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport, or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.  This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applicants must have a professional social work qualification and Social Care Wales registration (or able to transfer from another recognised body).