Social Worker - Spoa

The children's SPOA (Single Point of Access) Team acts as the first point of contact for the department receiving requests for information, advice and assistance to support children and families and also to investigate safeguarding concerns. SPOA is a multi-agency team that brings key professionals together to facilitate early information sharing to support families and safeguard children. This is achieved by collating information from different agencies to inform interventions to achieve the best outcomes for children.
Social Workers and Managers in SPOA need excellent communication skills, relevant experience, as well as a drive and passion for supporting families and improving outcomes for children. You will be expected to respond to the needs of children and their families within statutory guidelines, policies and standards, ensuring their safety and wellbeing is paramount.
In return we offer you:
• Robust supervision and support
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Work Life Balance including flexible working and agile working
• A newly refurbished open plan office environment with excellent facilities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Occupational health service
• Cycle to work scheme
For further enquiries about the role, contact Kate Brooks or Einir Davies, Team Managers on 01978 292039 or email kate.brooks@wrexham.gov.uk or Einir.davies@wrexham.gov.uk
An enhanced DBS & SCW registration is required for this position.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.