Social Work Assistant - Cardiff Council

Social Work Assistant - Locality

Pay rate - £16.62 PAYE

City of Cardiff Council 

Cardiff Children’s Services is seeking motivated and compassionate Social Work Assistants to join our established and supportive teams across Locality and Fostering Services. Working alongside the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and Team Manager, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality services for children and young people.

The role involves supporting a small caseload, including the allocation, supervision, and support of foster carers where relevant. You will work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, undertake assessments and care planning, and ensure that services are person-centred and enabling. Responsibilities include risk assessment, maintaining accurate records, reviewing the quality of care, and implementing trauma-informed approaches.

Candidates should have experience working with children and young people, a sound understanding of relevant legislation - such as the Social Services and Well-being Act and Fostering Regulations - and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A flexible approach and willingness to undertake further training are essential.

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Birthday gifts 🎂* (after 1 year in service)
• Wellbeing sessions

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.