Social Worker x2

The team is responsible for delivering services to children that are Looked After and Leaving Care. There are a range of support services including In-house Psychologist and Therapeutic and Family Intervention Service to support any social worker to provide short to medium term interventions according to the assessed need. The team also has strong links with CAMHS.

The Permanency and Pathways Team requires dedicated social workers who are willing and able to make a difference. Successful applicants will work with children and their families using an outcome based approach which will be co-produced with the child's voice at the centre of any planning.

The successful candidate will play a key role in making a real difference to the lives of Children Looked after and Care Leavers. This will include the promotion of reunification back to the care of parents and supporting Special Guardianship Orders.

The team is located in Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay and the successful candidate will undertake work with children and their families/carers in various locations. It is essential that the post holder has the ability to travel throughout the County and further afield, often to and from remote locations at short notice.

Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion:
Fiona Carroll, Team Manager (01492 575331 / fiona.carroll@conwy.gov.uk)
Glain Patterson, Team Manager (01492 575156 / glain.patterson@conwy.gov.uk)
Claire Walsh, Team Manager (01492575122 / claire.walsh@conwy.gov.uk)

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either Language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

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