Principal Social Worker Opportunities – Children’s Services - Cardiff Council We are currently recruiting for two experienced Principal Social Worker positions within Children’s Services for Cardiff Council. • Principal Social Worker – MASH • Principal Social Worker – Intake & Assessment Pay Rate: £41.58 Umbrella Full-time preferred Agile and flexible working available These are fantastic opportunities for experienced frontline practitioners looking to step into a leadership role where you can support practice development, lead on decision making, and help shape high-quality safeguarding services for children and young people. Principal Social Worker – MASH This is a fast-paced and rewarding role within MASH, supporting the Team Manager in delivering high-quality safeguarding responses using the Signs of Safety approach. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting and supervising a small sub-team under the guidance of the Team Manager • Leading on staff development and supervision • Chairing and managing high-risk Strategy Meetings on a rota basis • Supporting with referral “ragging”, allocations, and authorising assessments • Working closely with partner agencies to promote effective multi-agency safeguarding practice • Supporting service development and participating in Task Force Groups • Making confident, timely decisions within pressured safeguarding timescales This role requires strong experience in risk assessment, safeguarding decision making, and the ability to work proactively within a high-pressure environment. Please note: Principal Social Workers within MASH are expected to work on-site 2 days per week on a rota basis alongside their counterpart to support the Team Manager. Principal Social Worker – Intake & Assessment We are also seeking an experienced Principal Social Worker for the Intake & Assessment Team. The successful candidate will need: • Strong frontline Children’s Services experience • Previous experience line managing Social Workers • Confidence deputising for the Team Manager when required • Experience overseeing allocations, safeguarding decisions, and performance management • Ability to support and develop staff within a busy assessment environment This role will report directly into the Operational Manager and would suit a confident practitioner with strong leadership and operational experience. To apply for this role, you will need to hold - A relevant Social Work Qualification Registration with Social Care Wales Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS 3 Years of referencing Driving license with access to a car Benefits of working for Hoop: 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market Your local agency based in Cardiff Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose! Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave) Twice weekly payroll Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England Refer a friend scheme available Birthday gifts (after 1 year in service) Wellbeing sessions Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. Please contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.