Experienced SOCIAL WORKER - Intake and Assessment

Intake and Assessment 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 Team 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. About the job With effect from 1st April 2026, these roles attract a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis. The posts are permanent and will be based in the Initial Response Team, within Intake and Assessment. As a Social Workers you 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. Cardiff works creatively under strength-based models for the best possible outcomes for families. Agency personnel are valued by Cardiff Council. Training opportunities are available to everyone to ensure continued professional development. The successful candidate will have significant experience of: assessment, care planning, person centre planning and care management skills working actively with all partners to identify and meet individuals care support needs. ..... full job details .....