SOCIAL WORKER Localities - Intake & Assessment - Child Health and Disability

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

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking final year Social Work students for permanent Social Worker positions upon qualification. The role involves supporting children and families through assessments and interventions, with a focus on a strengths-based approach and community engagement. Cardiff offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 28 days

Flexible working culture

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in assessment and ability to write concise records and reports.
• Good team player with excellent communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people through robust assessment and planning.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency colleagues.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach to meet the needs of families.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Assessment skills

Education

Registration with Social Care Wales

Job description

Social Work Students in your final year of University?

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

• 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, for example just this year we have 10 internal employee’s progress to a higher positions within our Social Work teams.
• Cardiff benefits from being the capital of Wales and is a growing city with a diverse population. The children of Cardiff need social workers who can respond to the diversity of needs and experiences which in turn offers social workers the opportunity to develop expertise and to lead practice within Wales. 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.

It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the ‘Think Family’ approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family’s needs and strengths.

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

Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer.

• 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.

This is just some of what Cardiff has to offer, take a look at our Social Work website for more information about all our benefits and hear from some of our social workers, talking about why Cardiff is the place to be.

• Social Work Students in their final year of University.
• Recent Social Work Graduates

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 work together with children, young people and their families in conjunction with a range of professionals to create outcome focussed SMART plans that are child-centred.

We support children and young people who have complex needs associated with their disability throughout the span of their childhood. We work closely with adult services colleagues to ensure a smooth and seamless transition to adulthood. We are responsible for children and young people who receive care and support, care and protection and children who are looked after.

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. As a new member of the team you will be paired with an experienced buddy and have a comprehensive induction.

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.

Practitioners hold cases for a short period of time; long term work is generally transferred at the first planning meeting. The Teams are on a duty rota for one week in every three, meaning you have the opportunity to plan and record your work in a structured and organised way. Workers may also be involved in care and private law proceedings. Cardiff Intake and Assessment Teams are established with experienced staff who support each other during challenging times.

When applying, please specify if there is a specific team you are interested in joining.

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.

If you are interested in any of our roles, would like an informal discussion with one of our manager’s 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 £5000 per annum full time equivalent.

This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

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

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

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. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

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.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact [e-mail] for a discussion.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

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.

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 :

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Job Category Social Services - Childrens

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent