Document downloaded from www.greatsocialcare.co.uk Closing Date: 14/02.08 J O B DEPARTMENT: DIVISION/SECTION/UNIT: TITLE: D E S C R I P T I O N SOCIAL SERVICES LLWYNCELYN TRAINING UNIT TRAINEE SOCIAL WORKER POST NO: GRADE: SCP 14-17 RESPONSIBLE TO: TEAM MANAGER -CHILDREN S SERVICES (WORK SETTINGS)and STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY PURPOSE OF POST 1. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB/JOB SUMMARY/OVERALL OBJECTIVE 1.1 To provide support in a social work team to Service Users and Carers prior to undertaking the Degree in Social Work. 2. SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES/KEY TASKS OF THE POST 2.1 To gain suitable experience to support the acquisition of the Degree in Social Work qualification whilst working with one or more social work teams. 2.2 To contribute to assessments and care planning by undertaking specific tasks in agreement with the team manager. 2.3 To assist social workers and other staff in carrying out specific aspects of plans for individuals and groups of service users. 2.4 To help in arranging packages of care for service users. 2.5 To help provide support in the community for service users 2.6 To work in partnership with service users families, social workers in other teams and representatives of other agencies. 2.7 To prepare written reports for and contribute to planning meetings, reviews and case conferences. 2.8 To maintain records in line with Social Service s policies and procedures. C:\Documents and Settings\janet.reilly\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK77\JOB Description- Trainee Social Worker3.doc
2.9 To participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of team and service delivery. 2.10 To participate in the evaluation of services and assist in the provision of management information. 2.11 To participate in staff supervision, appraisal and training programmes. 2.12 To apply for and obtain a place on the full-time degree in Social Work course at Swansea University. 2.13 To agree to the terms and conditions of the Traineeship Scheme for Social Workers. GENERAL DUTIES 1. To undertake the personal Health and Safety responsibilities within the H.A.S.A.W.A. 1974 ensuring safe systems of work are complied with. 2. Ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal Opportunities Legislation, and the City & County of Swansea s Equal Opportunities Policy. 3. This job description is as currently applies and may be subject to variance and you may be required to carry out any other task that can be reasonably assigned to you and which is within your capabilities and Grade. Description- Trainee Social Worker3 2 31/01/2008
CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) has been introduced as a result of Part V of the Police Act, 1997 and will replace the current system of police checking (see attached notes). It should be noted that this post requires an Enhanced level of disclosure. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme is available at www.disclosure.gov.uk or by contacting the CRB Unit at County Hall, Swansea SA1 3SN. REVIEW DATE/RIGHT TO VARY This Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly as part of the Performance/Appraisal process, and may be subject to other variance. You may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you which is within your capability and grade. DATE PREPARED/ISSUED: Signed Dated SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE OF LINE MANAGER Signed:... Signed:... Name:... Name:... Date:... Date:... THANK YOU FOR APPLYING FOR A POSITION WITH THE CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA Please note that this Department does not a) acknowledge receipt of application forms and b) regret unsuccessful applications Therefore, as the normal recruitment and selection process can take up to six weeks, if you have not heard from us by this time, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Description- Trainee Social Worker3 3 31/01/2008
bcd Person Specification Post Title: TRAINEE SOCIAL WORKER Grade: SCALE 3 15,153-16,217 Department: SOCIAL SERVICES Section: CHILDREN SERVICES & STAFF DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE Education Qualifications Essential: Experience Essential: Skills & Abilities Essential: Commitment To Equal Opportunities Qualified to A Level or equivalent, or NVQ 3 standard as a minimum (NVQ and Access Courses will be assessed for quality) GCSE Maths and English/Welsh at Grade C (or equivalent) Must demonstrate an ability to work to degree level Need to demonstrate recent academic study (within the last five years) Minimum of 6 months working or volunteering with vulnerable people. 1. An awareness of the national and local context in which the social work profession operates. 2. An awareness of the importance of legislation in a social work setting. 3. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. 4. Effective organisational and administrative skills. 5. Able to work well in social work teams and positively with social work teams and positively with Service Users and other agencies. 6. Able to record events effectively and produce clear written reports. 7. Demonstrate sound reasoning and decision making skills. 8. Demonstrate ability to work in a non judgemental and reflective way. 9. Able to develop appropriate relationships with children and adults. 10. To demonstrate flexibility, and motivation to achieving results. 11. Able to demonstrate commitment to learning Able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and ability to promote and apply the principles within the post. Description- Trainee Social Worker3 4 31/01/2008
Special Requirements Travel On appointment required to be registered as a Student Social Worker with the Care Council For Wales. A qualified driver with the use of a vehicle for work, or the ability to travel within and outside the City and County of Swansea boundaries in an efficient and most cost effective manner. Please Note: Person appointed must be a car driver by the time they qualify. Description- Trainee Social Worker3 5 31/01/2008
CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU Disclosure Certificates The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) was introduced as a result of Part V of the Police Act, 1997. It is an Executive Agency of the Home Office and is designed to help employers make safer, more informed recruitment decisions. The Bureau is a one-stop-shop and replaced the old system of police checking and other vetting processes previously carried out by scrutiny of the Department of Health Protection of Children Act List System (POCALS) and the Department for Education and Skills List (List 99). From July 2004, the CRB will also scrutinise the Protection of Vulnerable Adult (POVA) list, where appropriate. The Bureau will issue three levels of Disclosure Certificates, depending on the position applied for. The three levels of checks are Enhanced (ED) Standard (SD) Basic (BD) The Basic Disclosure Certificate will not be issued until some time in the future. Every Job Description issued by the Authority will clearly indicate the level of disclosure that is required for that particular post. Where appropriate the advertisement will also indicate the required level. Prospective applicants should be aware that before any offer of appointment is confirmed the successful candidate will be required to complete an application for the appropriate level of disclosure; the Authority will provide the relevant CRB application forms. Proof of the successful candidate s identity will also be required in the form of the following: Passport, Driving Licence, Birth Certificate and Utility Bills. The Authority actively promotes equality of opportunity for all existing employees and prospective applicants. Candidates are selected on the basis of skill, qualifications and experience, and their match against the Person Specification. A criminal record will not necessarily bar applicants from working with the Authority. It will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. The Authority has a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which complies with the CRB Code of Practice, and undertakes to treat all applicants fairly; this policy is attached to each job application where the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The CRB s Code of Practice; the Authority s Policy on the Security of Confidential Disclosure information and; information on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 is available from the HR Department, Room 1.7.7, County Hall, SWANSEA SA1 3SN; Telephone 01792 636287/637207/637191. Further information about the CRB can also be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk SOCIAL WORK TRAINEE SCHEME CONDITIONS Description- Trainee Social Worker3 6 31/01/2008
A. THE SCHEME 1. The two Trainee Social Work posts are full-time temporary ones until the start of the academic term at Swansea University in 2008 when the Trainees begin the 3 year BSc Degree in Social Work programme. 2. Applicants will be assessed for suitability as an employee and as a social work student on the Degree programme at interview by a panel comprising City and County of Swansea Social Services and Swansea University staff. Appointment as Trainee, therefore, will be contingent on being granted a place on the programme following the interview. 3. The appointed Trainee will be placed in one or more teams within Children s Services for their 6 months employment. As the Trainee is in a learning role and he/she will be linked with the Social Services throughout the Degree course, responsibility for management will be shared between specific Team Manager and Staff Development Section. 4. Once the Trainee starts the Degree programme, the salary will cease as will the contract. An annual training allowance of 8000 will be paid for each academic year in order to cover his/her fees, expenses and travel costs. 5. In addition to the above, throughout the course the Trainee may apply for sessional and short-term work within Social Services and would be eligible for this as long as it does not conflict with his/her Degree studies. Children s Services are committed to finding work for the Trainees in holiday periods and would pay at either the Trainee rate (scp 14-17) or at the agreed rate for a vacant post which the Trainee might be filling. 6. Whilst on the Degree programme, the Trainee will be the responsibility of Swansea Social Services in respect of their learning, so will be supported in mentoring, placement facilitation and learning support. 7. On qualifying the Trainee will be directed into a post as a social worker in Childrens Services and subject to a new contract which requires work for a three year period. If no post is found within 6 months, then the Trainee would be released from all obligations to the Authority. 8. If she/he defaults from the agreement to remain in post for three years post qualification, then repayment of the training allowance will be required. 9. If the Trainee does not achieve the social work qualification, then the Authority will not be under any obligation to offer him/her any form of employment. Description- Trainee Social Worker3 7 31/01/2008
B. NOTES ON APPLICATION 1. Applicants must meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification to be considered for interview. This includes the number and language qualification requirements which must have been achieved by the application point. 2. Note that recent academic study within 5 years is a requirement as necessary for the University admission. Evidence of qualifications achieved and academic study will be needed. This will be assisted by the provision of one academic reference. 3. Applicants may be asked to bring certain study/academic portfolios to interview. They will also be asked to bring certain employment forms (e.g. Medical clearance) to interview in order to speed up the process as it is expected that the appointed Trainees will be in post in April. Any enquiries about the Trainee posts can be directed to Sian Sharp or Sue Rawson, Staff Development Unit 01792 543890 10/01/2008 Description- Trainee Social Worker3 8 31/01/2008