Senior Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cyngor CaerdyddCardiff Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Social Worker to join our Safeguarding and Children's Services team in Cardiff. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and support to social workers and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working in child protection and will be confident in their ability to assess and manage complex cases. They will also be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including families, carers, and other professionals.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide expert guidance and support to social workers and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.
  2. Assess and manage complex cases, including those involving child protection and safeguarding concerns.
  3. Develop and implement effective plans to support children and families, including those requiring specialist intervention.
  4. Work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to supporting children and families.
  5. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need to have:

  • A degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification).
  • Significant experience of working in child protection and safeguarding.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to assess and manage complex cases, including those involving child protection and safeguarding concerns.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to supporting children and families.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application, including a detailed CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you.



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