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Social Worker (Gwynedd and Anglesey Emergency Duty Team)
See Job Advertisement | Permanent
- Reference:
- 21-22084-H6
- Job title:
- Social Worker (Gwynedd and Anglesey Emergency Duty Team)
- Directorate:
- Children and Supporting Families
- Service:
- Protection and Quality
- Closing date:
- 24/03/2022 10:00
- Job type/Hours:
- Permanent | 37 Hour
- Salary:
- See Job Advertisement
- Pay Scale:
- PS4
- Location(s):
- See Job Advertisement
Details
Job Advertisement
Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this Information Pack
Social Worker PS1 (£32,910 - £34,728)(plus 16.12% unsociable hours and on-call allowance)
Social Workers (AMHP) PS4 (£38,890- £40,876)(plus 16.12% unsociable hours and on-call allowance)
This post Works on a rota system to cover the hours outside of the usual office hours. The applicant will need to be a registered social worker and an approved Mental Health practitioner (AMHP). If not already AMHP, the applicant will need to be willing to act as an AMHP and complete appropriate training course at a Masters level as to meet the requirement in the contract of employment. It is therefore necessary that the applicant has the academic ability to work to a Masters level.
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact Jane Pearson on 07909995418
Interview date to be confirmed
Application forms and further details available from, Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
CLOSING DATE: 10.00 AM, THURSDAY, 24/03/2022
If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.
Person Specification
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
Ability to work independently and as a member of a small team and form good working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work flexibly.
Non-judgemental and caring attitude.
Professional interest in issues relating to all client groups.
DESIRABLE
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QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Professional qualification in Social Work. CQSW/DipSW
An Approved Mental Health Practitioner, currently undertaking the AMHP qualification or capable of following the AMHP qualification (Masters level)
Two year post-qualifying experience as a qualified social worker in a Local Authority
A commitment to pursuing training outside main field of interest/experience.
Thorough knowledge of the Wales Safeguarding Procedures
Holder of a full driving licence.
DESIRABLE
Approved Mental Health Professional
PQ Certificate in Child Care
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Considerable experience in working with children and adults.
Experience of Working in Crisis Situation.
Experienced and accomplished IT user.
Experience of working independently and as a member of a team.
DESIRABLE
Experience of generic work.
Previous experience of out of hours work.
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Ability to analyse and interpret information gathered
Ability to identify appropriate interventions based on an analysis of need
Ability to assess risk and plan appropriately
Knowledge of legislation relations to children, families and adult, e.g. Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, Children Act 1989, NHS Community Care Act 1990, Mental Health Act 1983, etc.
Knowledge of Child Protection, Child Development and Children Being Looked After.
Thorough understanding of both the requirements of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 Code’s of Practice and Guidance and other practice frameworks such as the Framework for Assessment and Looked After Children materials.
Knowledge of mental illness.
Good oral and written communication.
Skills in negotiating with colleagues and a wide range of outside agencies.
The ability to work independently and to be self-motivated.
Skills in assessment and crisis intervention.
Ability to record accurately and to write letters and reports in an appropriate style.
Advocacy skills.
Awareness of the importance of cultural issues and user involvement.
Assessment and communication skills.
Ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
DESIRABLE
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Listening and Speaking - Higher Level
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions. Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
Reading and Understanding - Higher Level
Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal. Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.
Writing - Intermediate Level
Able to write letters for a specific purpose, e-mails and short reports in Welsh and English, using vocabulary and simple phrases that are familiar to the field of work. (They will need to be checked before being sent out).
Job Description
Location: Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor
Purpose of the Post
The purpose of the service is to:
•Provide an emergency response service to care crisis outside of normal working hours for Gwynedd and Anglesey Councils.
•Ensure that children and vulnerable adults are protected from harm.
Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment:
Responsibility for equipment: mobile phone, laptop etc.
Main Duties
•To operate as a Social Worker (RSW) and Accredited Mental Health Professional Worker (AMHP) in the Out of Hours Team
•Qualified to operate as a Registered Social Worker and as an Accredited Mental Health Professional Worker (AMHP) (or qualified and undertaking Accredited Mental Health Professional Worker Training) by maintaining your professional status through post qualifying training and regular supervision.
•Qualified through training to do undertake safeguarding work, including ability to undertake joint investigation into child abuse.
•Comply with the Professional Social Work Practice Code and the Practice Guidance for Registered Social Workers.
•Operating legally and safely and providing an emergency care service for Gwynedd Council and Anglesey Council (The Partnership)
•Providing a direct access to Social Work Service in an emergency.
•Providing a service for individuals, families and the community within a legal framework and the relevant practice guidance for children and adults in compliance of the operating arrangements of the Out of Hours Service.
•Investigate, assess and operate to support individuals out of normal hours, including statutory proceedings to safeguard vulnerable adults and children at risk of harm.
•Offering appropriate advice to the public, agencies or local authority staff.
•Collaborate with relevant professional workers in the statutory and voluntary sector in order to fulfil the role effectively.
•Offer advice and consult with colleagues in area teams, outside of usual work hours where this is appropriate.
•Record intervention proceedings within the usual procedure and systems of the Out of Hours Team.
•Provide a report / feedback for every request for service that is received, for example to the relevant workers within the areas, other Authorities or other relevant agencies. This is done through the recording arrangements and recognized documentation within the Out of Hours Team.
•To comply with the work pattern that is set by the team manager in compliance with the framework and the service standards.
•Operating in compliance with the legislation and relevant practice guidance for example Mental Health Measure 2010(Wales), The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and its code of practices.
•Operating in compliance with the arrangements for appropriate use of the service’s and Partnership resources.
•Attend training courses, supervision sessions and relevant meetings as required.
•Inform the Team Manager about cases and situations that raises key policy questions or which causes serious problems to the department (or Partners) so that management guidance is given or policies developed.
•Responsible for self-development by undertaking relevant learning and development to maintain and improve your information and skills to ensure that you are suitable to practice.
•Comply with the Health and Safety rules of the workplace in compliance of the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety in the Workplace Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
•Taking reasonable care for your health and safety and others that could be effected by your actions by complying with every appropriate health and safety legislation. This includes informing your employer or relevant authority about any personal difficulties that could effect on your ability to do your work competent and safely.
•To contribute to the work of the Team Manager when they evaluate and review the team’s standards, develop the service and general work to provide an efficient service.
•To provide work statistics regularly to the Team Manager and any other necessary information as requested.
•To represent the team in meetings as requested by the Team Manager, Senior Managers or Partners.
•To attend team meetings by preparing and contribute as needed.
•To be accountable, through supervision and the line management for your practice as a member of the Out of Hours Team.
•Operating within the Council’s policies in terms of equal opportunities and equality
•Offering guidance and professional leadership on social work for newly qualified workers or less qualified workers.
•Respecting individuals’ privacy, provide confidentiality where needed and suitable. Identify when it is appropriate and legal to disclose relevant information for service users and make necessary statements within the policy framework and the law.
•Responsible for managing information in compliance with the standards and guidelines of managing information of the Council by ensuring that personal information is treated in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
•Taking part in the Council’s skills training programme and maintain your professional and personal development
•This is an example of the list of responsibilities. The expectations of this post can develop and the supervision arrangements and performance reviews in work will address this.
•It is expected for the post holder to undertake any other corresponding and reasonable responsibilities that correspond with the pay grade and the post responsibilities level on request of the Team Manager, Senior Manager or Head of Service.
•Responsibility for self-development.
•Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
•Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
•Responsibility to report any worry or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused
Special Circumstances . e.g. the need to work unsociable hours, special working arrangements etc.
The need to work unsociable hours.
Only an outline of duties are indicated above, in order to give an idea of the level of responsibility entailed. This job description is not exhaustive in detail, and job duties may change from time to time without changing its fundamental nature and level of responsibility
