About Us
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Children and Young People Services Division seeks to put individuals at the heart of their own care, no matter why they need social care support. We want to offer children, young people and their families the right help at the right time, to help them to be happy and safe, and to have the best opportunities in life.
Ambitious
Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open
Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together
Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud
Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About Us
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Children and Young People Services Division seeks to put individuals at the heart of their own care, no matter why they need social care support. We want to offer children, young people and their families the right help at the right time, to help them to be happy and safe, and to have the best opportunities in life.
About The Role
The Child Health and Disability Team
provide services to children and young people who have a severe or significant learning disability, physical disability, sensory impairment or profound communication impairment. They have strong multi-agency links, particularly with Health, and are currently engaged in regional working to the benefit of disabled children and their families.
As a Social Care Officer you will support vulnerable children, young people and their families/carers, in line with the relevant legislation, guidance, regulations and national standards. You will work independently, and as part of a multi agency team, and you will be confident in assessing, and working with children, young people and families to enable them to achieve the outcomes that they want to.
About You
- Experience of working with children, young people and their families.
- Experience of working in a team.
- Experience of collating information and providing reports.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of vulnerable children.
- Knowledge of child development.
- Knowledge of different methods of engaging with children and young people.
- Experience of working with disabled children and young people.
Additional information
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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