Qualified Principal Social Worker

Rapier Employment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapier Employment is seeking a Qualified Principal Social Worker to focus on court work. This role involves managing cases for families under care proceedings and requires expertise in both assessment and decision-making. You will benefit from flexible working, a competitive salary including a market supplement, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave

Supportive and positive working culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in care proceedings.
• Ability to produce high-quality work based on evidence-based assessments.
• Social Care Wales registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Conduct assessments and promote effective care planning.
• Manage complex or high-risk cases.

Skills

Decision-Making

Assessment

Analysis

Education

A recognized qualification in Social Work

Job description

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

One of our clients is looking for a Qualified Principal Social Worker who will focus on court work.

As the Principal Social Worker, you will be a case-holding social worker working with approximately 10/11 children (4/5 families) who are subject to care proceedings. You will be responsible for all aspects of case management, including statutory visiting, care planning and review, and court appearances.

You will work with children and their families to assist in decision-making regarding whether children should remain at home or return home to their parents. Assessments will need to consider current risks and protective factors, while also identifying the likelihood of sustained change within the child's timescales.

You should have experience working with children subject to care proceedings and their families, producing work of an excellent standard with recommendations based on sound evidence-based analysis.

Benefits for you as a Social Worker:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Manageable caseloads
• A market supplement of £5,000 (full-time equivalent), ranging from £47,000–£50,000. This payment is reviewed annually.
• Generous annual leave with additional days after 5 years of continuous service
• Family-friendly policies and benefits to support you and your family
• A supportive and positive working culture with regular supervision
• Career development and qualification opportunities

Responsibilities of you as a Social Worker:

• Ensure the best outcomes for children and young people
• Undertake assessments using the DOH Framework and understand the principles of the NSPCC Reunification framework
• Conduct and promote effective assessment, care planning, intervention, and review for children in need of care and support, including those requiring legal proceedings to safeguard them
• Manage complex or high-risk cases and arrange high-value packages of care
• Support children and young people through robust assessment, outcome-focused planning, and effective intervention to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities

Requirements:

• Social Care Wales registration
• A recognized qualification in Social Work
• A full UK driving license
• DBS clearance
• Authority to work in the UK

Salary scale: £42,000–£45,000 depending on experience.

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