Children's Social Worker

Brackenberry Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for social services is seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers for roles in Child Protection and Court teams within Cardiff. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years post-qualified experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children. This position offers an engaging work environment in a dynamic city and comes with the potential for temporary to permanent assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in children's services.
• Experience working within Child Protection, PLO, and Court teams.
• Strong working knowledge of Welsh legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseloads across Child Protection, PLO, and Court proceedings.
• Engage with multi-agency professionals to deliver child-centred interventions.
• Contribute to Court reports, risk assessments, and care planning.

Skills

Child Protection knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Relationship building

Education

Social Work qualification (3+ years PQ)

Registered with Social Care Wales

Job description

Our Team

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 You’ll 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 children's 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

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post‑qualified experience in children's 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; you should have right to work in the UK full time and unrestricted and be able to provide proof thereof

Important

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

About Brackenberry

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

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. 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.