Job Description

Contract: 3 months+

Location: Wrexham County Borough Council

Hours: Full time - 37 hours

Pay: £33.00 per hour umbrella - Negotiable.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Children, Adults, and Families!

As a Children’s Enhanced Social Worker, you will manage a diverse caseload, including high-complexity and high-risk cases. These may involve:

* Child Protection, Care & Support, and Deprivation of Liberty cases

* Cases subject to Court action

* School attendance matters

* Providing expert social work support to adults/adults at risk, children/children at risk, their families, and carers

Key Responsibilities:

* Case Management: Take ownership of an allocated caseload, making informed decisions and managing all aspects of cases effectively.

* Assessment & Planning: Conduct thorough assessments and develop tailored care, support, and education plans. Collaborate with external providers to ensure appropriate resource allocation within budget parameters.

* Safeguarding: Protect and promote the welfare of adults and children at risk. Take immediate action where necessary to safeguard individuals from harm, making decisions in their best interests.

* Partnership Working: Work independently and collaboratively with other services and stakeholders to maximize positive outcomes for those in need.

* Innovative Social Work: Apply adaptive techniques to address unique needs and challenges, ensuring evidence-based plans are implemented, reviewed, and updated.

What We’re Looking For:

* Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration and experience.

* Strong decision-making and risk management skills, particularly with high-complexity cases.

* Proven ability to work effectively with individuals, families, and carers, ensuring their needs are met.

* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users.

* Excellent communication, assessment, and planning skills