PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
Newly Qualified Social Worker (L1) -
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
A reliable and flexible person who is keen to work in new and creative ways.
Enthusiastic, self-reliant and decisive.
Support anti-discriminatory practices
Communicate effectively with service users, other agencies and providers
Committed to the values, principles, aims and objectives of the service.
A person who is keen to learn and develop
Being able to communicate effectively and create a relationship with individuals who use services, children and families.
Social Worker (L2) -
See above (L1)
Lead Social Worker (L3) -
See above (L1)
DESIRABLE
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QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
Newly Qualified Social Worker (L1) -
A relevant Social Work qualification in accordance with the Social Care Qualifications Framework for Wales
Registered with the Care Council for Wales as a Social Worker
Gweithiwr Cymdeithasol (L2) –
In addition to the requirements above (L1); Consolidation Qualification (Consolidation First 3 Years in Practice) (or equivalent experience)
Gweithiwr Cymdeithasol Arweiniol (L3) –
See above (L1) and (L2)
DESIRABLE
Newly Qualified Social Worker (L1) -
Social Worker (L2) –
Practicing Educator Qualification
AMHP Mental Health Act Recognised Qualification
Benefit Assessor Qualification (BIA)
Lead Social Worker (L3) –
See above (L2)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Newly Qualified Social Worker (L1) -
Experience of working in a team
Experience of working directly with adults/children/young people and families
Experience of assessing needs and drawing up a care plan
Experience of working with other agencies
Social Worker (L2) –
In addition to the duties noted above (L1);
Experience of dealing with safeguarding cases
Experience of community care work with adults and their carers.
Experience of working within different legislations
Lead Social Worker (L3) -
In addition to the duties noted above (L1) and (L2);
Experience of doing court work (children's work)
Experience of dealing with complex cases
DESIRABLE
Newly Qualified Social Worker (L1) -
Experience of dealing with safeguarding cases
Experience of community care work with adults and their carers.
Experience of dealing with complex cases
Experience of working within different legislations
Social Worker (L2) –
Experience of doing court work (children’s work)
Experience of dealing with complex cases
Experience of mentoring within the social work role
Lead Social Worker (L3) -
Experience of mentoring within the social work role
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Newly Qualified Social Worker (L1) -
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to referals and prioritise appropriately.
Ability to undertake social assessments and create care plans.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, care management skills, understanding of good social work practices.
Ability to use a computerised information system in relation to service needs.
Being able to receive supervision and guidance effectively for the benefit of the Service and personal development.
Social Worker (L2) –
In addition to the duties noted above (L1);
A diverse skills base based on experience of working with individuals who use services, children and families
Lead Social Worker (L3) -
In addition to the duties noted above (L1) and (L2);
Court work skills (children’s work)
DESIRABLE
Newly Qualified Social Worker (L1) -
A diverse skills base based on experience of working with individuals who use services, children and families
Social Worker (L2) –
Court work skills (children’s work)
Lead Social Worker (L3) -
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Listening and Speaking - Higher Level
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions. Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
Reading and Understanding - Higher Level
Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal. Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.
Writing - Higher Level
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).
