Child Health and Disability Social Worker

Rapier Employment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Qualified and Experienced Child Health and Disability Social Worker in Cardiff. This role involves working collaboratively to support children with various needs, offering flexible working opportunities, a manageable caseload, and competitive salary with opportunities for career development. The ideal candidate will be committed to advocating for children and families within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Manageable caseloads

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Care Wales is essential.
• Experience in supporting children and families with disabilities.
• Full UK driving license and DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Work with families to assess, plan, and review services.
• Support children through assessment and effective interventions.

Skills

Advocacy

Creative thinking

Collaboration

Education

Recognized Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a Qualified and Experienced Social Worker to join the CHAD team.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across agencies and council directorates from Health, Education, the voluntary sector, and Adult Services. You will have the opportunity to support children and young people with physical, sensory, and learning needs who may require Care and Support plans, Transition planning, Child Protection plans, Looked After Children procedures, and Court proceedings.

You will be committed to working with children with disabilities in a supportive, team-focused learning environment. As a growing team, we seek a confident individual who can think creatively and advocate for the needs of children and families.

It is essential that you are a qualified and experienced Social Worker registered or eligible for registration with Social Care Wales.

Benefits for you as the Child Health and Disability Social Worker:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Manageable caseloads
• A market supplement of £5,000 (full-time equivalent). (£43,000–£47,000). This payment is reviewed annually.
• Generous annual leave with additional days after 5 years of continuous service
• Family-friendly policies and benefits to support you and your family
• A supportive, positive working culture with regular supervision
• Career development and qualification opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Work within current legislation, council policies, procedures, and practices to assess, commission, and review services, including planned interventions for specific client groups.
• Undertake and promote effective assessment, care planning, intervention, and review for children in need of care and support, including those in care or protection, and when legal proceedings are necessary.
• Work with individuals, families, carers, and communities to help them make informed decisions, clarify needs, and contribute to service planning.
• Support children and young people through robust assessment, outcome-focused planning, and effective intervention to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities.

Requirements:

• Social Care Wales registration
• A recognized Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• A full UK driving license
• DBS clearance
• Authority to work in the UK

Salary scale: £38,000–£42,000 dependent on experience.

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