Purpose of Post.
Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the centre of everything we do.
Assess the needs of disabled and children with illnesses and their families / carers in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements.
Work as a member of a county multi-agency team. Carry out joint duties such as setting up care plans, monitoring and reviewing them to meet needs.
Assist in the development of new services for disabled and children with illnesses and their families within the County.
Responsibility for Resources. e.g. staff, budgets, equipment
Budget- Provide practical and appropriate advice and guidance to service users to facilitate effective finance management of the service .
Equipment – Responsibility for any specialist equipment used to perform the job.
Main Duties.
General Duties
Practice within the regulatory frameworks and the relevant guidelines which form the basis of the social services provision in Wales.
Implement the professional code of practice.
Possess the latest information and maintain your own professional development.
Take an active part in regular reflective supervision by registered social workers or a registered occupational therapist (depending on the role and tasks) and seek advice and support on work fields beyond the expected work boundaries.
Manage your own work and be accountable for it and work within the boundaries of the role.
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary workers under the guidance of your line manager/registered social worker.
Prepare and submit reports and minutes under the supervision of the line manager / registered social worker by ensuring that the information is correct, consistent and is shared safely and appropriately.
Support and empower people to participate in decision-making processes.
Empower people to have a voice and support them to access advocating services.
Collaborate with people who require care and support and other professional workers.
Undertake strength-based assessments and practice in a way that promotes self-determination, independence and empower under the supervision of a registered social worker.
Conduct an assessment that is result-focused by using the conversation 'What Matters' to note what is important to the individual, eligible needs and develop plans that focus on results that facilitate care and support with guidance from your line manager and other more experienced colleagues.
Prepare, produce and implement plans under the supervision of a registered social worker/registered occupational therapist (depending on the role and tasks).
Identify an Adult or Child who are at risk in accordance with the relevant legislation and Wales Safeguarding Procedures and report appropriately.
Undertake with the relevant level 4 qualification as noted in the SCW Qualification Framework and other level 3 and 4 programmes as required.
Other duties
Be a contact worker or/and a key worker to many disabled children and children with illnesses following the service referral procedure.
Be a member of the social work team within the multi-agency service of the Children's Specialist Service.
Organise and provide care packages to meet with the needs assessed in consultation with the children, their families, and co-workers.
Conduct relevant risk assessments for the above.
Monitor and review care plans provided via the multi-agency system.
Be part of the social work team's duty system.
Promote links with service providers and relevant Voluntary Organisations.
Work jointly with parent groups / forums
Work jointly with the Child Protection Team and the Looked After Children Team in relation to child protection cases and with children who receive accommodation.
Work jointly with relevant adult teams in terms of planning for transition age.
Provide information and advice to co-workers as appropriate.
Responsible for self-development.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
Responsibility for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management standards and guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
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 and responsibility level of the post.
Responsible for reporting any concern 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.
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