Assessment Worker Children And Young People
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Location:
Cardiff
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Sector:
Adult care services, Services for children, Specialist social care, Housing
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Job type:
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Salary:
Negotiable
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Contact:
Hannah
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Contact email:
cardiffcare.web@bssocialcare.co.uk
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Job ref:
HW/231876_1633441570
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Published:
over 2 years ago
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Expiry date:
4/11/2021
Job Description
Children and Young Persons Assessment Worker
Full Time
Cardiff
We are working with a wonderful organisation, who are recruiting for an assessment worker for the children and young persons referrals.
The role provides high quality assessment for parents, children, and young persons who have experienced domestic violence either directly or indirectly, and refer onto the appropriate support prevision within the team.
The duties of the role include:
Respond to all referrals, and signpost to other agencies where appropriate to arrange assessments
Identify and assess the risks and needs of children who have witnessed and/or experienced domestic and sexual abuse.
Refer to the waiting list of the appropriate provision within the team
Maintain regular contact with the parents of the children who are on the waiting list.
Maintain accurate and confidential case management records.
Attend meetings as and when necessary
Contribute to the Annual Report
What we are looking for:
Understand child protection issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding
Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
Excellent advisory skills, both written and verbal
What you'll get in return:
33 day annual leave
Pension
Life insurance
Employee assistance programme - supporting your health and well-being at home and at work.
Paid sick pay and emergency dependent leave
Please apply today if you would like to be a part of a wonderful company, working in an extremely rewarding role!