Social Worker - Localities (LAC/CP) | Cardiff | £5k Retention in Cardiff
Posted by Pro Social Partners Ltd
£40,777 – £45,091 a year
Cardiff · Permanent
Social Worker – Localities (Looked After Children / Child Protection) (Permanent)
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary: £40,777 – £45,091 (package up to £50,091)
Retention Payment: £5,000
Contract: Permanent
Pro Social Partners are working with Cardiff Council to recruit permanent Social Workers into their Localities teams, working across Child Protection and Looked After Children.
The Role
- Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
- Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
- Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
- Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
- Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.
- Support children looked after, including care planning, reviews and permanence work.
About You
- A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work Wales registration (or eligibility to register).
- Experience within Children's Social Care.
- Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
Why Cardiff Council?
- £5,000 retention payment.
- Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
- Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
- A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.
To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.