At the start of your Social Work career?
Immediately secure a permanent Social Worker position
ready for when you qualify next year.
Competitive Salary & Market Supplement
UNICEF Child Friendly City
Think Family’ approach
Generous annual leave
Join us as a Social Work Assistant after you have finished your final placement whilst you wait for your qualification to come through, why wait, apply now!
About the Service
* In Cardiff we have developed an innovative program which will provide you with a mentor (outside of your team of work) who will support you to identify, develop and meet your ongoing training needs and ensure that you are ready to progress to the next step- which is the university-based consolidation course.
* Cardiff is the only local authority in South Wales to provide independent practice assessors to assist your progression through this, and to ensure that you receive the support you need to successfully complete this stage of your social work career.
* We have a comprehensive training program which will allow you to access all of the mandatory training along with regular support groups to ensure you have contact with other newly qualified workers!
* 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.
* Cardiff benefits from being the capital of Wales and is a growing city with a diverse population.
About the job
About our approach to Social Work
We have redesigned our 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 our amazing social work teams.
The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. We have a diverse variety of casework, individual, dedicated and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successful candidates.
This post requires
* Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
* Registration with Social Care Wales.
* Full valid driving licence and full use of a car.
* Excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports.
You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills.
Benefits offered
* A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
* Our working culture is flexible, 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 your home.
With effect from 1st April 2024, these roles attract a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
This is just some of what Cardiff has to offer, take a look at our Social Work website for more information about all our benefits.
Application Process
If you are interested in any of our roles, would like an informal discussion with one of our managers or have any other questions please don’t hesitate to contact: Laura.White3@cardiff.gov.uk
Please refer to the job description and person specification when applying for the above posts.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :
Important information you need to read in order to complete your application:-
Job Category: Social Services - Childrens
Working Pattern/Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
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