Young Carers Social Worker - Children and Family Services

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You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
The teams within Children and Family Services at Torfaen County Borough Council provide a range of services to support families to ensure children remain with their families and where possible, to participate in community activities. Inter-agency working is a significant feature of the Children and Family Services approach to service delivery and you will play a key role in working jointly with partner agencies and in working collaboratively in the development of new services. We currently have a vacancy in Children and Family Services for a Young Carers Social Worker. The successful candidate will be required to work in the Care & Support and Disabled Children's Team and be responsible to the Team Manager.
As a Young Carers Social Worker you will:

• Contribute to the service direction of the Torfaen Carers, involving carers and relevant agencies, partners and organisations.

• Undertake Carers Assessments and Care and Support Plans to identify and respond to the needs of carers.

• Promote general awareness of carers issues amongst a wide range of organisations across health and social care and to the general public, encourage and support multi-agency working, and identify and contribute to training on carer awareness for professionals.
• Develop and support a network of local carers' groups to provide platforms for carers' views and identify gaps in service provision.
• Support and supervise the Young Carers Community Support Worker and associated casual workers.

We will provide you with a supportive environment to develop your knowledge and skills. You will also receive regular supervision and work alongside experienced practitioners in this field.