Children's Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers to join dynamic teams focused on child protection and family support in Cardiff. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex cases, work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for families. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment with a supportive management structure and access to ongoing training. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and thrive in a vibrant community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Access to ongoing CPD and training

Supportive management

Stable, experienced team

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualified experience in children's services.
• Registered with Social Care Wales and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseloads across Child Protection, PLO, and Court.
• Engage with children and families for robust interventions.

Skills

Child Protection

PLO

Court Proceedings

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Welsh Legislation Knowledge

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Tools

DBS Updating Service

Job description

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Brackenberry is working in partnership with Cardiff Council Childrens Services, recruiting experienced Qualified Social Workers (3+ years PQ) to join their CASP, Child Protection, PLO, and Court teams. Cardiff is one of the UKs most exciting cities and their Childrens Services team reflects that energy: dynamic, supportive, and deeply committed to improving outcomes for families and children across the capital.

Rate Of Pay:£38.15 per hour

Available Teams

• Intake Team managing new referrals, assessments, and short-term interventions
• Locality (Long-Term) Teams working with families under CP, PLO, and Court proceedings
• Child Protection / PLO / Court managing complex safeguarding cases, ensuring child safety and permanence planning

What Youll Be Doing

• Hold and manage complex caseloads across Child Protection, PLO, and Court proceedings
• Work in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, focusing on prevention and partnership
• Apply the Wales Safeguarding Procedures, ensuring all childrens welfare is a shared priority
• Engage with children, families, and multi-agency professionals to deliver robust, child-centred interventions
• Contribute to Court reports, risk assessments, and care planning, while maintaining accurate case records
• Receive regular monthly supervision, access to training, and support from experienced PSWs and managers

What Were Looking For

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in childrens services
• Experience working within Child Protection, PLO, Court, or Long-Term Locality Teams
• Strong working knowledge of Welsh legislation and safeguarding procedures
• Committed to improving outcomes for children and building relationships with families
• Excellent communication, assessment, and analytical skills
• Registered with Social Care Wales
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential

Why Work with Cardiff?

• Flexible hybrid working blend of remote and in-office work
• Highly supportive management, including two PSWs and a stable, experienced team
• Access to ongoing CPD, training, and structured supervision
• Be part of a vibrant, progressive service in one of the UKs best cities to live in

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K full time and unrestricted and able to provide proof towards it.

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.