This is an exciting time to join Cardiff, which is an Authority on the implementation journey that uses the Signs of Safety approach to focus on the support of our Children. We believe that children, young people and their families should have the right type of support at the time they need it.
We are developing our early intervention and prevention services to make sure families can access a range of services and tiered support to prevent the need for statutory social work intervention .
About the jobCome join us and be part of a newly established team who focus on early help and prevention.
The Support 4 Families Team are essential in helping families get the right help at the right time. That's why we are developing our early intervention and prevention services to make sure families can access a range of services and tiered support to prevent the need for statutory social work intervention.
Working within Support for Families Services, you will be providing support across the section, working collaboratively with colleagues and all partners, you will be providing hands on support that enables a person centred approach to planning and preparing for transition.
What We Are Looking For From YouYou will bring with you experience of working with children and young people, experience of working with multi-agency professionals, skills in assessment and planning and have a flexible approach as the service develops. An understanding of the relevant legislation for children, including an overview of the Social Services and Well Being Act and some knowledge of Signs of Safety would be beneficial.
You will be competent in risk assessing the needs of individuals, using systems to record information and delivering care plans. You will be responsible for reviewing quality of care and establishing plans that are person centred and enabling. You should be prepared to undertake appropriate training to support you in your role and be able to work within a team.
Additional informationThese posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process, please contact Laura.white3@cardiff.gov.uk for a discussion.
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