Social Worker - Children In Care, Looked After Children, Children at Risk | Cardiff Council
Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker committed to safeguarding children and supporting families? Cardiff Council is looking for a skilled Social Worker to join their Children's Services team, focusing on Children in Need (CIN), Looked After Children (LAC), and children at risk.
Pay Rate: £39.96 per hour
About the Role:
In this vital role, you will manage a diverse caseload of children and families, undertaking assessments, developing care plans, and implementing interventions to promote the safety and well-being of children. Your responsibilities will include:
- Working with Children in Need to provide support and resources.
- Managing cases for Looked After Children, ensuring their needs are met and their development is promoted.
- Responding to and assessing situations where children are at risk, implementing robust safeguarding plans.
- Collaborating with multi-agency partners to deliver comprehensive, child-centred services.
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for case conferences, reviews, and court proceedings where necessary.
What We're Looking For:
- A Social Work Degree or equivalent relevant degree.
- At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience working with children in the UK
- Registered with Social Care Wales.
- An up-to-date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Benefits of Working with Us:
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Dedicated Consultant: Your single point of contact to assist you throughout your placement.
- Accredited Training: Stay current with essential training including manual handling, health and safety at work, conflict management, and safeguarding vulnerable adults/children.
- Weekly Payroll: Receive your pay consistently and promptly.
- Competitive Pay Rates: Enjoy attractive hourly rates.
- Flexible Shifts: Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work.
- Top Local Authority: Work with a leading local authority in Cardiff.
- Weekly Mailers: Keep up-to-date with new local posts and opportunities.
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply).
Interested?
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