Your new company
We are currently looking to recruit a Residential Parenting Social Worker for an 18-month contract, with the potential for an extension or a permanent position. Partnerships for Progress is one of three residential family centres in the country that is within their registration category with Care Inspector Wales. As an organisation, their aim is to help parents improve their self-esteem, skills, and behaviours to ensure that children have the best possible chance to stay in their parents' care. They do this by providing effective parenting assessments, so the best possible determination can be made for what is in the best interest of the child.
Your new role
As a Residential Parenting Social Worker, you will be working in a close team of 5 team members that is overseen by the Lead Social Worker. You will be supporting families with babies up to the age of 2 on admission with a residential placement which will last for 14 weeks. You will be working closely with another Social Worker on the team and have a small caseload of up to 6 families at one time. Your average work week consists of 40 hours, with an organised rota of needing to be on call for one weekend every six weeks. However, if you are called during this time, you will receive time back on the day of your choice. Partnerships for Progress also offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 1 day per week.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role you will need:
- Social Work degree
- 2 years experience in Children's Services
- Experience carrying out parenting assessments
- Full UK driving licence
What you'll get in return
- 30 days of leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Discounted gym / leisure benefit
- Paid disruption allowance for when you are on-call
- Organisation-wide performance pay scheme
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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