Experienced Social Worker - Intake & Assessment - Cardiff Council (Permanent)

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.

For further information, please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519.