Goleudy has been developed around core values of providing trauma-informed care, being formulation driven, and attachment focused. The team is comprised of professionals from Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Education and Social Work. Difference is celebrated within the team through the promotion of a culture of learning together. In accordance with trauma informed principles the team receives regular supervision, mentoring, reflective practice, formulation conversations and away days.
In this role, you will support children who are working with statutory Cardiff Children's Services who need help with their emotional well-being and mental health needs. Building, maintaining and growing relationships is key to the team. Emphasis will be placed on working alongside and in partnership with our colleagues in the Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health Service.
Becoming a Social Work Assistant offers a great opportunity to become involved in making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families in Cardiff.
Cardiff Children's Services offer a range of opportunities for career development, including funded secondments to various degree and post graduate training courses.
Cardiff offers the opportunity to grow and develop through high quality training, regular and effective supervision, and a wide variety of opportunities to pursue career development, for example we have funded Social Work Assistants to go to university to obtain their Social Work qualification.
If you are interested in being part of Cardiff's journey to becoming one of the most vibrant and successful cities within the UK that puts Children first with the ambition of being a lead force behind practice development in Wales we would be excited to hear from you.
About the job In this role, you will support children who are working with statutory Cardiff Children's Services who need help with their emotional well-being and mental health needs. Building, maintaining and growing relationships is key to the team. Emphasis will be placed on working alongside and in partnership with our colleagues in the Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health Service.
Benefits offered Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer.
- A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
- Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you.
- Hybrid working - supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home.
- Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
What We Are Looking For From YouWe are looking to recruit a Social Work Assistant who is passionate about trauma-informed care and working with young people, families and systems in distress.
You will bring with you extensive 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. You will also have an understanding of working with children and young people who have experienced emotional distress, mental health concerns, developmental trauma or neurodiversity.
An understanding of the relevant legislation for children, including an overview of the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014 and some knowledge of Signs of Safety would be beneficial.
Within this role, there will be opportunities for you to develop your skills and understanding in relation to emotional distress and developmental trauma. The post-holder will be integral in developing excellent working relationships between Cardiff Children's Services and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to support the care of young people. You should be prepared to undertake appropriate training to support you in your role and be able to work within a team.
For an informal discussion about the roles available please email recruitme@cardiff.gov.uk
Please refer to job description and person specification when applying for the above posts.
Additional informationThis post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
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.
This post is Temporary until 31/03/2027.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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