Children Social Worker in City

Randstad Care; City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Care is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for Cardiff Council's Children's Services team. In this role, you will support Children in Need, Looked After Children, and children at risk, ensuring their safety and well-being through assessments and care plans. Join a leading local authority and advance your career in social work!

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant

Accredited Training

Weekly Payroll

Competitive Pay Rates

Flexible Shifts

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience working with children in the UK.
• Registered with Social Care Wales.
• An up-to-date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of children and families.
• Develop care plans and implement interventions.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners.

Skills

Child Safeguarding

Assessment Skills

Case Management

Collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Social Worker - Children In Care, Looked After Children, Children at Risk Cardiff Council

Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker committed to safeguarding children and supporting families? Cardiff Council is looking for a skilled Social Worker to join their Children's Services team, focusing on Children in Need (CIN), Looked After Children (LAC), and children at risk.

Pay Rate: 39.96 per hour

About the Role:

In this vital role, you will manage a diverse caseload of children and families, undertaking assessments, developing care plans, and implementing interventions to promote the safety and well-being of children. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with Children in Need to provide support and resources.
• Managing cases for Looked After Children, ensuring their needs are met and their development is promoted.
• Responding to and assessing situations where children are at risk, implementing robust safeguarding plans.
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to deliver comprehensive, child-centred services.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for case conferences, reviews, and court proceedings where necessary.

What We're Looking For:

• A Social Work Degree or equivalent relevant degree.
• At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience working with children in the UK
• Registered with Social Care Wales.
• An up-to-date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Benefits of Working with Us:

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Dedicated Consultant: Your single point of contact to assist you throughout your placement.
• Accredited Training: Stay current with essential training including manual handling, health and safety at work, conflict management, and safeguarding vulnerable adults/children.
• Weekly Payroll: Receive your pay consistently and promptly.
• Competitive Pay Rates: Enjoy attractive hourly rates.
• Flexible Shifts: Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work.
• Top Local Authority: Work with a leading local authority in Cardiff.
• Weekly Mailers: Keep up-to-date with new local posts and opportunities.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to 300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply).

Interested?

For more details or to apply, call (phone number removed) or email

Seize this opportunity to advance your career in social work with Randstad and Cardiff Council. Apply now to make a difference!

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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