The team is part of Adult Services, Mental Health Directorate. We undertake assessments with adults with a neurodiversity diagnosis who may have care and support needs and arrange care and support packages which are appropriate to meet the individuals' agreed outcomes. The Team also undertakes transition assessments for those young people with a neurodiversity diagnosis with care and support needs making the transition into Adult Social Services. The team is an important part of ensuring Adult Social Services meets its statutory responsibilities under the Code of Practice on the delivery of autism services (2021). Cardiff is a Neurodivergent Friendly City.
The Team is managed by the Team Manager with responsibility for substance misuse (CADT), homelessness and transitions for Looked After Children in Adult Social Services.
The team are committed to Strengths-Based social work practice, and you will be offered the opportunity to develop these skills. The Team is committed to fostering a culture where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
What we will offer you:
1. A service that values professional social workers and supports their practice.
2. An established approach to strength-based social work with mentor groups to encourage professional discussion and learning in a protected session.
3. An opportunity to develop your use of strength-based practice and mentorship.
4. Regular and quality supervision to support and sustain practitioners.
5. A proactive approach to quality assurance within the service, actively seeking to promote the excellent practice we see from our social workers.
6. A wide and extensive training programme with opportunities to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates.
7. Our systems and technology enable and promote hybrid and flexible working and Cardiff Council has a variety of supportive policies for its employees.
About the jobOur Social Workers are valued for the skills and knowledge they bring to the service. They are key to the continued practice of strength-based social work approaches in Cardiff.
The role will be based with the Neurodiversity and Transitions for Looked After Children (CLA) Team and based alongside Cardiff Alcohol and Drug Team and the City Centre Social Work Team (Homelessness). As a Social Worker, you will undertake assessments, draw up care and support plans with individuals identifying their outcomes and commission care and support. You will also be required to manage a busy caseload.
As a Social Worker you will receive regular supervision and when appropriately qualified be expected to supervise unqualified team colleagues. Grade 8 Social Workers are expected to supervise Grade 7 colleagues and unqualified staff as required. You will have a role in supporting the continued implementation of strength-based practice and of contributing to Quality Assurance in Adult Social Services.
The Neurodiversity Team is a recently established and continuously developing service and you will be expected to provide advice and support to individuals, their families and other professionals. You will be expected to develop your knowledge of the issues which affect those who are neurodivergent. You will also be supported to utilise evidence-based practice with individuals.
What We Are Looking For From You1. Experience of working with adults or young people and undertaking assessments with those individuals who require support services.
2. Commitment to excellent practice with individuals, families, Carers and Communities.
3. Assessment skills and a clear understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014.
4. Confidence and a good knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act legal framework.
5. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of citizens is an expectation of all who work in the service area.
6. A commitment to working closely with colleagues in a specialist social work team and to multi-professional working with colleagues in statutory and third sector services.
7. The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional informationWith effect from the 1st April 2021 this post attracts a market supplement of £3000 per annum full time equivalent. This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
This is a permanent position. This post is part time and will work 18.5 hours per week.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check and is suitable for post share.
This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.
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.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Sally Davies, Service Manager on 029 20788300 (Mon-Thurs) or sallydavies@cardiff.gov.uk.
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