Experienced Social Worker Intake & Assessment - Cardiff Council (permanent)
  • Wales,Cardiff
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £40,777 - £45,091 per annum
Job Description:
Experienced Social Worker – Intake & Assessment


£40,777 - £45,091 + Market Supplement £5,000 per annum on top of salary (full-time equivalent, reviewed annually)
Cardiff Council is seeking experienced Social Workers to join its Intake & Assessment Team, a fast-paced and progressive environment supporting children and families across the city.
About the Role:
The Intake & Assessment Team undertakes Well-being and S47 assessments, providing short-term interventions to support families and increase safety within the home. Cases are generally short-term, with long-term work transferred at the first planning meeting.
Social Workers in this team will:
*Be involved in care and private law proceedings
*Work on a duty rota one week in every three, allowing structured planning and record-keeping
*Operate under strength-based models to achieve the best outcomes for families
*Receive support from an experienced and collaborative team
*Access training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
Benefits Include:
*Generous Annual Leave: 28–33 days per year, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
*Flexible Working: Hybrid and flexi-schemes to support work-life balance
*Pension Scheme: Membership of the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund (LGPS)
*Opportunity to work in one of the UK’s top cities to live and develop your career
Candidate Requirements:
*Registered Social Worker with Social Care Wales or Social Work England
*Significant experience in assessment, care planning, person-centred planning, and care management
*Skilled in working with multi-agency partners to identify and meet individuals’ care and support needs
*Strong assessment, record-writing, and report-writing abilities
*Excellent teamwork, communication, organisational, and IT skills
Essential Requirement:
Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either Social Care Wales or Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.
Job number 3363318

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