SOCIAL WORKER * Grade 7 - Newly & recently qualified Social Workers * - Localities

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly salary plus a market supplement of £5,000 per annum

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council is seeking a Social Work Assistant for a frontline role supporting children, young people, and families across various locality teams in Cardiff. Ideal for final-year students and recent graduates, this role involves conducting assessments and implementing restorative practices.

The position offers a monthly salary plus a market supplement, noteworthy annual leave, and flexible working arrangements, alongside opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of final placement and imminent qualification in Social Work.
• Full valid driving licence and access to a car.
• Registration with Social Care Wales (required).
• Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check (required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and families.
• Implement restorative practice interventions.
• Write concise records and reports.
• Participate in supervision and support groups.
• Support transition of newly qualified workers.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Team player

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Social Work Assistant – a frontline role in Cardiff’s social work teams, designed for final‑year students and recent graduates, supporting children, young people and families across locality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and families, developing outcome‑focused plans.
• Implement restorative practice interventions in partnership with families and multi‑agency colleagues.
• Write concise records and reports.
• Participate in regular supervision and support groups.
• Work across communities within the designated locality (St Mellons, Fairwater, Cardiff Bay).
• Support the transition of newly qualified workers through training and mentorship.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Completion of final placement and imminent qualification in Social Work.
• Full valid driving licence and access to a car.
• Excellent assessment skills and ability to produce clear written records.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across services.
• Registration with Social Care Wales (required).
• Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check (required).

Benefits

• Monthly salary plus a market supplement of £5,000 per annum (reviewed annually).
• Generous annual leave: 28 days per year, increasing to 33 days after five years, with option to purchase up to 10 days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship and progression.

Equality and Diversity

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. The vacancy is suitable for post‑share.

EEO Statement

Cardiff Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring fair, equal and nondiscriminatory treatment of all applicants, individuals and people targeted or protected by Irish and/or generally applicable EEO legislation.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Safeguarding and child protection are key priorities for the Council. The Council commits to ensuring safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults.