Work base: Coed Pella
An exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker with experience of working with children and families to join an innovative team at a time of modernising fostering.
We are seeking an individual with energy and enthusiasm in order to complement the existing supportive and experienced team.
You will be offered professional supervision and guidance, together with the offer of further training and development opportunities.
Key responsibilities of the post will be to provide support to foster carers using an approach that will motivate and enthuse. You will also assist with training, recruiting and assessing of foster carers.
The successful candidate will play a key role in making a real difference to the lives of Children Looked After through supporting Foster Carers. Having an understanding of the unique and complex nature of the arrangements and working effectively by contributing to service developments and innovations is an essential requirement.
It is essential that the post holder has the ability to travel throughout the County on a regular basis, often to and from remote locations at short notice.
As the team works in a bilingual area, the ability to communicate in both Welsh and English is desirable for the above post.
In return you can expect:
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts and cashback at local high street shops
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support.
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: Elin Dickin, Section Manager - Care Resources (Elin.dickin@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 576357)
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
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We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.
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