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Main Purpose of Post:

Social Workers are one group of staff within the social care sector. It is principally through Social Workers that Local Authorities meet their statutory obligations under Child and Family Legislation, Mental Health Law and the NHS and Community Care Act and others.

The overall purpose of the Social Work role within Children’s Services is to assess, risk assess and provide a service to children and their families, where possible maintaining children in their families. In situations where risk cannot be managed, to develop plans which keep children safe and able to achieve their full potential. In doing this, the Social Worker must adhere to the relevant legislation and regulation, as well as Powys County Council Policies and Procedures.

Within this post the postholder will be responsible for completing CAWA alongside housing applying Southwark Judgement to young people aged 16/17 who present as homeless. They will also case hold a number of CLA who have been identified in need of or requested Sec 76 accommodation as a result of their homelessness. The post holder will also be the main point of contact for care leavers who are approaching 18 and require assistance to move to independent accommodation. This will involve working alongside other Social workers to advise and assist in transitions as well as working with housing to ensure that Care leavers are provided a clear gateway to securing independent accommodation. This will also involve case holding care leavers who are at risk of homelessness.

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Posters Information:

Name:POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

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