Principal Social Work Specialist

1 day ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff County Council Full time
About The Service

Cardiff County Council is seeking a permanent worker with a passion and drive to deliver an exceptional service to children and their families and carers. Our organisation is forward thinking and committed to innovative ways of working with flexibility to balance work and personal life.

We are leaders in practice, having been chosen as the location for key pilot projects including Family Drug and Alcohol Courts. Our new ways of working have led us to develop multi-disciplinary teams, focusing on continuous development of the service and individuals within a nurturing and supportive culture.

We are committed to working with families through statutory intervention and sharing parental responsibility only when necessary. This approach has led to a key focus on shifting the balance of care, ensuring that only those children for whom risks cannot be mitigated are placed outside their family network.

About The Job

We have created a new role, the Principal Social Worker, which will focus on Court Work. As a case holding social worker, you will work with children and their families to assist in decision making for Children to remain at home or return home to their parents.

You will be responsible for all aspects of case management, including statutory visiting, care planning and review, and court. Your assessments will draw upon the knowledge of other professionals working with the child and their family and exploring the informal support networks available to the parents.

Benefits
  • A generous annual leave entitlement starting at days per year to a maximum of days per year after years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of days.
  • Flexible working arrangements with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you.
  • Hybrid working – 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, offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.


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