Children's Social Worker in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Job Title: Children's Social Worker

Specialism: Social Worker Children's

Location: Cardiff, UK

Salary: £38.43 per hour

Type: Part Time / Full Time

Contract: Ongoing, 

As a Children's Social Worker, you will join the East Locality Team in Cardiff, supporting children and families through complex and varied safeguarding cases. Offering an hourly rate of £38.43, an ongoing contract and part-time or full-time working arrangements, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's safety and well-being. You will work within a busy, skilled and supportive team, managing cases involving Child Assessment and Support Pathways (CASP), Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO) and court proceedings. Hybrid working is available, although regular office attendance is required, alongside flexibility to work later hours when necessary.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay: Earn £38.43 per hour for your specialist knowledge, skills and experience.
• Flexible working arrangements: Choose between part-time and full-time opportunities, with hybrid working available alongside required office attendance.
• Ongoing professional development: Access training opportunities to enhance your social work knowledge and develop your professional practice.
• Regular supervision and support: Benefit from monthly supervision, guidance and advice from an experienced team manager, principal social worker and wider team.

What you will do:

• Manage a varied caseload of children and families, including CASP, Child Protection, PLO and court proceedings, ensuring appropriate safeguarding measures are implemented.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children's needs, risks and circumstances, adopting a child-centred approach to inform effective care planning and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with children, families and relevant professionals to improve outcomes, promote safety and support children's overall well-being.
• Prepare reports and contribute to court proceedings, ensuring accurate documentation and professional recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Monitor and review cases, identifying changes in circumstances and responding appropriately to emerging safeguarding concerns.
• Participate in team discussions, supervision and professional development activities, making effective use of the guidance and expertise available within the service.
• Maintain flexibility in working arrangements, including occasional late working when required to meet the needs of children and families.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Relevant Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Care Wales.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Experience:

• At least three years of post-qualifying experience working as a Children's Social Worker.
• Experience managing complex children's social care cases, including Child Protection, PLO and court proceedings.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory children's social care responsibilities and child-centred practice.
• Experience undertaking assessments, managing risk and developing interventions to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and their families.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team.

Why Cardiff

Based in Cardiff, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to children's social care services within a dedicated East Locality Team. Working alongside experienced social work professionals, you will benefit from established leadership, regular supervision and a strong culture of peer support. Whether you are seeking part-time or full-time work, this role provides an opportunity to apply your expertise to complex safeguarding cases while making a lasting difference to children and families across Cardiff.

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Apply now to join the Children's Social Work Team in Cardiff and take the next step in your career as a Children's Social Worker.