Social Worker - Localities (LAC/CP) | Cardiff | £5k Retention

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.