Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

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JOB-20241107-791d94d2
Social Worker Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £44,513.00 £48,693.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Full Time / Part Time
Recruiter: Sanctuary Personnel
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Social Worker to join the Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team in vibrant Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking service committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. You will be part of a collaborative team that values high-quality practice, professional development and reflective learning, with flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
Perks and Benefits Full Time / Part Time Options: Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Professional Development: Ongoing supervision and access to extensive training opportunities.

Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration.

Competitive Pension Scheme: Helping you plan for a secure future.

Generous Annual Leave: Supporting rest, wellbeing and work-life balance.

Role Overview As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team, you will manage complex cases involving children at risk of harm and those looked after by the local authority. You will play a key role in safeguarding practice, care planning and court work, ensuring childrens safety, stability and long-term outcomes remain central to all decision-making.
What You Will Do Manage a varied caseload including Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Looked After Children cases.

Undertake statutory assessments and develop robust, child-centred plans.

Lead and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups and statutory reviews.

Participate in Public Law Outline (PLO) processes and care proceedings.

Prepare high-quality, analytical court reports and provide evidence when required.

Develop, review and progress Care Plans, Placement Plans and Permanence Plans.

Ensure childrens voices are central to all planning and decision-making.

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, education, police and legal services.

Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case recordings in line with professional standards.

Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Person Specification / Requirements Degree in Social Work (BA, MA or DipSW).

Registration with Social Care Wales is essential.

Post-qualifying experience within Childrens Social Care.

Experience in safeguarding and working with Looked After Children.

Court work experience in care proceedings is desirable.

Cardiff offers an exceptional quality of life, combining vibrant city living with stunning natural surroundings, excellent transport links and easy access to coast and countrysidemaking it a fantastic place to live and build a rewarding career.
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Location:
Cardiff
Salary:
£45,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Social Care

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