Principal Social Worker (Grade 13)
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Role
Who You Are
As a Principal Social Worker at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, you will embody high-level social work expertise, demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children, young people, and adults. You should possess significant post-qualifying experience, with a Professional Social Work qualification and knowledge of relevant legislation and processes. Your leadership abilities will allow you to mentor team members and contribute to strategic development, promoting best practices and quality assurance.
What the Job Involves
Your role involves delivering high-quality interventions to achieve the best possible outcomes, acting as a leader and mentor within the team. Responsibilities include building meaningful relationships with service users, engaging in risk assessment, and participating in multi-agency collaborations. You will take on quality assurance duties, support team development, and ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures. The position requires you to stay informed on industry developments and contribute to training initiatives.
Skills
- Professional Social Work qualification
- Extensive post-qualifying experience
- Strong leadership and mentorship
- Excellent communication abilities
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices
- Experience in quality assurance
- Capacity to build collaborative partnerships
- Flexible and innovative problem-solving