Locality Social Worker

Overview

About The Service

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 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, Cardiff Council have had 10 internal employees progress to higher positions within Cardiff Council's Social Work teams.

Cardiff Council have redesigned Cardiff Council's 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 Cardiff Council's amazing social work teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the service that puts the individual at the heart of Cardiff Council's work. The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. Cardiff Council have a diverse variety of casework, individual, dedicated, and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successful candidates.

Cardiff is one of the fastest-growing cities in Britain and is the first city in the UK to be declared a UNICEF Child Friendly City, placing the rights of children and young people at the head of Cardiff Council's policies and strategies. Parents have the most significant influence on children and their future lives. It is Cardiff Council's 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 coordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family’s needs and strengths.

If you are interested in being part of Cardiff’s journey to becoming one of the most vibrant and successful cities within the UK that puts Children first, Cardiff Council would be excited to hear from you.

Benefits Offered

• Annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year, increasing to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave up to a maximum of 10 days.
• Flexible working culture 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 from home.
• Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund, which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure, and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
• Average case load of 20.
• Market supplement of £5,000 (full-time equivalent) effective from 1st April 2024, reviewed on a 12-month basis.

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

What Cardiff Council is Looking For From You

Cardiff Council is looking for experienced Social Workers. The successful candidates must have robust safeguarding and child protection experience and be confident with court proceedings. As a child protection social worker, you must be flexible and able to work under pressure. Candidates must have front-line post-qualifying experience in child protection services.

A degree in Social Work is essential for this role, along with excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player with excellent communication, organizational skills, and IT skills.

Cardiff Council is also advertising for Grade 7 Social Workers. Although you are applying for this role, Cardiff Council will also consider you for the Grade 7 post and the linked salary if Cardiff Council consider, through the interview process, your skills and experience more suited to that role.

Additional Information

These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks. This post requires registration with Social Care Wales.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. Cardiff Council aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Cardiff Council's services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults.

This vacancy is suitable for job share.

Cardiff Council welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CVs. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the information located on Cardiff Council's website.