Social Worker - Children Services

Experience

• Be able to demonstrate experience of working with young people in a relevant social care setting or undertaking voluntary work with this client group.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Assessment and Care Planning Management.
• Have experience of working with or supporting children with a disability

Aptitude & Skills

• Be able to work within a complex professional environment.
• Be able to work under pressure and handle sometimes conflicting demands.
• Be able to work directly with professionals in the team undertaking joint tasks.
• To understand the boundaries of the role.
• Be able to work alone and use initiative within boundaries set by Team Manager.
• Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with colleagues.
• Hold a current driving Licence

EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS & VALUES

• Encourage and support others as part of a team. Give guidance and advice to others. Grow positive working relationships
• Share best practice and contribute to development of practices. Maintain a realistic and positive attitude to change.
• Communicate openly, being straightforward with people to generate trust and confidence.
• Use initiative to follow procedures to make appropriate decisions. Give feedback where these can be improved.
• Honestly reflect on my personal style and its impact on others and develop my skills so I can adapt my style as appropriate.
• Equal Opportunities
• Understand and demonstrate a willingness to promote positively the Strategic Equality Plan of Newport City Council

Welsh Language Requirements

The Authority is committed to delivering an equally high-quality service in Welsh and English and will support staff in providing this. All posts have to be assessed in respect of the Welsh Language requirements and will either be Welsh Essential or Welsh Desirable. 

Training

Undertake all mandatory training relevant to the role and be responsible for your own Continuing Professional Development.