Job Description
Social Worker – Safeguarding & Child Protection TeamLocation: Cardiff (Hybrid Working)Salary: £39,513 – £43,693 per annumMarket Supplement: £5,000 annually (reviewed every 12 months)Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Locality-BasedPro Social Partners are proud to support Cardiff Council, the first UK city to be named a UNICEF Child Friendly City, in recruiting experienced Social Workers into their Safeguarding and Child Protection Teams. These roles are based in 3 locality hubs across the city: St Mellons, Fairwater, and Cardiff Bay, giving you the opportunity to work within and for the community you serve.Why Join Cardiff Council? * £44,513 – £48,693 salary (includes £5,000 market supplement) * Market supplement reviewed annually * Average caseload of just 20 * 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with 5 years' service) * Option to purchase up to 10 additional leave days * Hybrid working – home, office, and community-based * Flexi-time scheme to support work-life balance * Strong commitment to restorative and strengths-based practice * Regular and reflective supervision * Investment in professional development and internal promotions * Access to Cardiff and Vale LGPS Pension Scheme * Clear progression into Senior Practitioner and Grade 7 rolesAbout the RoleYou will: * Carry out robust assessments, outcome-focused planning, and direct interventions * Manage Child Protection, Child in Need, and Care proceedings * Work alongside families, partners, and local agencies to build solutions * Support children to achieve stability, safety and permanence * Be part of a supportive and innovative team that shares learning and challenges * Practice using a Signs of Safety and Think Family frameworkWhat We’re Looking For * Registration with Social Care Wales * A degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work * Post-qualifying experience in safeguarding and child protection * Confidence in managing court work and multi-agency planning * The ability to write concise, analytical assessments and reports * Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills * A flexible and collaborative approach to case managementApply now, no lengthy application process. Just send your CV
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