Children’s Social Worker – Cardiff | Flexible, Impactful

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

NSPCC in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Children’s Social Worker (SM) to safeguard and promote welfare, ensuring children’s voices are heard and needs met. You will join a supportive team committed to making a difference for vulnerable children.

Key duties include assessing needs, developing tailored plans with families, coordinating with services, and maintaining case records while engaging in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Care Wales or eligibility for registration.
• Proven experience working with children and families in a social work setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with children and families.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a diverse caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Develop and implement tailored support plans with families.
• Coordinate services and interventions with other professionals and agencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of casework and interventions.
• Engage in supervision and professional development to enhance practice.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

CQSW or DipSW

Social Work degree

Job description

NSPCC in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Children’s Social Worker (SM) to safeguard and promote welfare, ensuring children’s voices are heard and needs met. You will join a supportive team committed to making a difference for vulnerable children.

Key duties include assessing needs, developing tailored plans with families, coordinating with services, and maintaining case records while engaging in supervision and ongoing professional development.