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Agency Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary: £38.15ph
Job Type: Temporary
Department: Children's Services - Children with Disabilities Team
About the Role:
Randstad are working with Cardiff Children's Services to recruit a passionate and experienced Agency Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. You will work with children and young people who have a range of disabilities, helping them and their families access the support they need to live fulfilling lives. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference while benefiting from competitive agency rates and flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct holistic assessments of children with disabilities and their families, developing person-centered care and support plans to meet their individual needs.
- Support and Advocacy: Advocate for children and young people, ensuring they receive the appropriate services and that their rights and best interests are upheld.
- Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with schools, healthcare professionals, and other agencies to coordinate and deliver integrated care and support services.
- Safeguarding: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate protective measures are taken in line with Cardiff's safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Direct Work with Families: Provide advice, guidance, and emotional support to families, empowering them to care for their children and access resources.
- Crisis Intervention: Respond promptly to crises, providing practical and emotional support to prevent family breakdowns and ensure child safety.
- Reviewing Care Plans: Regularly review care and support plans to ensure they remain relevant and continue to meet the needs of the child and their family.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with local authority policies and statutory requirements.
About You:
- Qualifications: A degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and current registration with Social Care Wales.
- Experience: Previous experience working with children with disabilities or within a similar setting is essential.
If you are interested in the opportunity and would like more information please contact me
If you aren't looking but know someone who is please feel free to pop across their details we offer a £300 referral bonus!
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
