Senior Social Worker

My Social Work News; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social work agency in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Social Worker to provide leadership within the Assessment Team. This role entails ensuring high-quality assessments, driving service improvements, and assuring compliance with statutory regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and social work skills, with opportunities for professional development and community engagement. The position offers a salary range of £45,091 to £48,226 annually, alongside a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Structured work routine

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Generous leave

Community engagement

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in social work leadership.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory duties.
• Ability to contribute to service improvement and multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Assessment Team with professional guidance.
• Drive service improvement based on performance data.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Social Work Practices

Assessment Techniques

Collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Overview

Principal Social Worker – Assessment Team, located in Cardiff, UK. Permanent, full-time role with a salary of £45,091.00 – £48,226.00 per year. This position offers the opportunity to influence and shape social work practice within the Assessment division and contribute to the wellbeing of children and families in Cardiff.

Perks and Benefits:

• Full Time: Structured work routine with active professional engagement.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning to enhance skills and advance your career.
• Collaborative Work Environment: A team where your voice matters and contributions shape child welfare strategies.
• Generous Leave: Ample time off to support work-life balance.
• Community Engagement: Your work benefits the community by fostering positive change.

What you will do

Practice Leadership and Quality Assurance

• Provide professional leadership to social workers within the Assessment Team.
• Promote excellent assessment practice aligned with Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Lead on practice standards, reflective supervision, and professional decision-making.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including audits, case reviews, and learning reviews.

Service Development and Improvement

• Drive service improvement through analysis of performance data, audits, and feedback.
• Embed evidence-based and strengths-based practice models.
• Lead on practice development initiatives and learning from serious incidents or reviews.
• Support the implementation of new policies, procedures, and practice frameworks.

Safeguarding and Threshold Management

• Ensure timely, proportionate, and defensible decision-making at the front door.
• Provide oversight of safeguarding thresholds and assessment pathways.
• Offer expert consultation on complex, high-risk cases.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties under the Children Act 1989/2004.

Workforce Development and Supervision

• Support recruitment, retention, and development of social work staff.
• Lead on ASYE support, mentoring, and progression pathways.
• Promote staff wellbeing, reflective practice, and a learning culture.
• Work closely with team managers to strengthen supervision quality.

Multi-Agency and Strategic Working

• Represent children’s social care at strategic and partnership forums.
• Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and early help services.
• Contribute to Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) priorities.
• Support effective multi-agency information sharing and joint decision-making.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and inspection frameworks (e.g. Ofsted ILACS).
• Support preparation for inspections and external reviews.
• Contribute to reports for senior leadership and elected members.

Cardiff is a fantastic place to work and live, offering a rich blend of cultural attractions, green spaces, and a vibrant social scene. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

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