Principal Social Worker

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a Principal Social Worker to join its Emergency Duty Team (EDT). This part-time role (18.5 hours/week) involves managing urgent social care cases, collaborating with multiple agencies, and promoting the well-being of individuals in crisis. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in safeguarding vulnerable populations. Benefits include significant professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, market supplement, and additional allowances for unsocial hours.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working arrangement

Excellent training and development opportunities

Access to pension fund

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and upholding rights of individuals.
• Experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Ability to build relationships with service users and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Managing cases in a high-impact environment.
• Responding to emergencies and social work matters.
• Collaborating with other agencies and professionals.
• Maintaining high standards of professional practice.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Resilience and problem-solving

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to influence others

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Registration with Social Care Wales

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Job description

Join our dynamic Emergency Duty Team (EDT) as a Principal Social Worker.

Are you a passionate and experienced social worker ready to take on a role in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Emergency Duty Team is at the forefront of providing urgent social care support to individuals and families in crisis. The Emergency Duty Team provides an out‑of‑hours service, responding to emergencies and other social work matters that cannot be safely left until the following working day.

Our EDT service is a regional partnership arrangement with the Vale of Glamorgan Council, hosted and managed by Cardiff Council to all citizens across the two local authority areas working collaboratively with partner agencies and other emergency services.

We are looking for committed individuals to join our team at an exciting time of the services development.

About the job

As an EDT Principal Social Worker, you will have a commitment to safeguarding and upholding the rights of children, young people and adults and working in a strength‑based, preventative way. In a rewarding, diverse but complex environment, you will deal with a range of cases from child protection to mental health act assessments, and decisions that need to be made in the context of each individual case to achieve optimum outcomes. You will be committed to working in a way that promotes equality and inclusion for all our citizens and work closely with other agencies such as the Police and Health professionals.

Why Join Us?

Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.

Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Support: A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Flexibility: A role that offers variety and the chance to work on the front lines of social care.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you.

What we offer:

The contractual hours will be 18.5 hours per week, working as part of a rolling rota which attracts additional payments of shift allowance, weekend work allowance럽 night allowance for working unsocial hours.

This role currently attracts a market supplement of £3,000 (full time equivalent), reviewed annually and unsocial hours shift allowance.

An AMHP allowance of £2800 (pro rata) will also be paid to suitably qualified candidates.

As a Cardiff Social Worker, you will have access to a comprehensive range of resources and support to continue your professional development. We take the welfare of our staff seriously and we strive to deliver positive working arrangements that support our workforce to feel respected and valued which include:

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 (pro rata).

Hybrid working arrangement:supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home.

Access: to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure, and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.

Excellent training and development opportunities: provided by a knowledgeable and dedicated, social care training team, whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner who is an expert in your field

Support: provided through mentorship and a senior management team that recognises achievements and celebrates success. You will have regular вуҷformal and informal supervision from the EDT Service Manager.

Competitive salary including a Market Supplement, AMHP Allowance and unsocial hours shift allowances.What We Are Looking For From You

Qualifications: A degree in Social Work or equivalent Social Work qualification and registration with Social Care Wales are essential as well as being an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for which an additional allowance is paid.

Experience: We are looking for qualified Social Workers with experience of safeguarding in both adults and children. You will have experience of assessment of risk and complex needs of vulnerable adults and children and be able to work both autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies.

Expertise: Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and be is: .

Resilience: The ability remain calm and effective, with excellent problem‑solving skills. You will be able to demonstrate high standards of professional practice including good record keeping, ICT competence and prompt and effective handover to daytime services and colleagues

Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others.

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Able to work effectively with service users, colleagues, senior management, and other professional bodies as required.

Able to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.

Additional information

With effect from the 1 st April 2021 this post attracts a market supplement of £3000 per annum full time equivalent. This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

This post is part time and will work 18.5 hours per week.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.

Refer to the Job description and person specification and tell us how you meet the criteria set out in these when completing your application, and please note we do not accept a CV as an application for the post.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they Sollte taking a campaign etc.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

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.

The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to അട take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Beth Evans, EDT Service Lead on 07973 730393/ [e-mail] .

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 - Adults

Department maf Social Services - Adults

Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Permanent