Newly Qualified Social Worker

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Social Work Assistants to join their innovative team in Cardiff. This role offers a unique opportunity to support children and families while you await your qualification. With a strong focus on professional development, you will receive mentorship and access to a comprehensive training program. The organization prides itself on its child-centered approach and commitment to community engagement. Enjoy a generous annual leave package and flexible working arrangements in a supportive environment that values your growth and contributions. Don't miss the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people!

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working culture

Hybrid working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Care Wales and have a full driving licence.
• Excellent assessment and report writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people through assessments and planning.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency colleagues.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registration with Social Care Wales

Driving Licence

Job description

At the start of your Social Work career?

Immediately secure a permanent Social Worker position

ready for when you qualify next year.

Competitive Salary & Market Supplement

UNICEF Child Friendly City

Think Family’ approach

Generous annual leave

Join us as a Social Work Assistant after you have finished your final placement whilst you wait for your qualification to come through, why wait, apply now!

About the Service

• In Cardiff we have developed an innovative program which will provide you with a mentor (outside of your team of work) who will support you to identify, develop and meet your ongoing training needs and ensure that you are ready to progress to the next step- which is the university-based consolidation course.
• Cardiff is the only local authority in South Wales to provide independent practice assessors to assist your progression through this, and to ensure that you receive the support you need to successfully complete this stage of your social work career.
• We have a comprehensive training program which will allow you to access all of the mandatory training along with regular support groups to ensure you have contact with other newly qualified workers!
• Cardiff offers the opportunity to grow and develop through high quality training, regular and effective supervision, and a wide variety of opportunities to pursue career development.
• Cardiff is also the first city in the UK to be declared as a UNICEF Child Friendly City that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies.

About the job

About our approach to Social Work

We have redesigned our services to follow the child’s journey and created locality teams that enable workers to link closely with communities and local services. There is a healthy culture of learning, support and family across our amazing social work teams.

The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. We have a diverse variety of casework, individual, dedicated and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successful candidates.

This post requires

• Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
• Registration with Social Care Wales.
• Full valid driving licence and full use of a car.
• You will be able to show you have excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports.

You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills.

Benefits offered

• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
• Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you.
• Hybrid working – supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home.

With effect from 1st April 2025, these roles attract a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent). (£40,235 – £44,513). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

We can offer permanent positions in the following teams:

Locality - Cardiff Safeguarding and Children looked after teams are now based in 3 localities across the city at St Mellons in the East, Fairwater in the North and Cardiff Bay in the South enabling staff to be based within the communities that they serve.

Within the team's geographical area, you will support children and young people through robust assessment, outcome focused planning and effective intervention to support them in achieving positive outcomes within their families and communities.

Working within a restorative practice approach, you will work in partnership with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties.

Child Health and Disability - We are an innovative and creative team from a variety of backgrounds including education, adult mental health, therapeutic, fostering and residential services.

We support children and young people who have complex needs associated with their disability throughout the span of their childhood.

You will be given the opportunity to work with children who have a variety of needs and supported to develop specialist areas of interest. You will be provided with regular supervision, peer supervision, practice development opportunities and a range of training options.

Intake and Assessment – I&A is a fast paced and exciting team, due to Cardiff’s demography the work is diverse and progressive. Practitioners undertake Well-being and S47 assessments and provide short term interventions to support families to increase safety within the home.

When applying, please specify if there is a specific team you are interested in joining so we can gather the most relevant interview panel for you once shortlisted. Thank you very much.

If you are interested in any of our roles, would like an informal discussion with one of our managers or have any other questions please don’t hesitate to contact: [e-mail]

Please refer to job description and person specification when applying for the above posts.

Additional information

With effect from the 1st April 2025 this post attracts a market supplement of £5,000 per annum full time equivalent.

This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

All Interviews for this position will be held face to face in Cardiff, we no longer offer online interviews. If you are unable to attend an interview in person, please contact us before submitting your application to discuss this further.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

Job Category Social Services - Childrens

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent