Social Worker - Safeguarding & Looked Children Team Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Social Worker – Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team
Location: Cardiff, UK
Salary: £44,513.00 – £48,693.00 Annually
Type: Permanent | Full Time / Part Time

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Social Worker to join our Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team in vibrant Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and forward‑thinking service that is committed to delivering 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, while offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

• Full Time / Part Time: Flexible working options to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional Development: Ongoing supervision and access to a wide range of training opportunities to support your career progression.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced and dedicated professionals who value collaboration and mutual support.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Invest in your future while making a difference today.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy ample time off to rest, recharge, and maintain wellbeing.

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 children’s safety, stability, and long‑term outcomes remain central to all decision‑making.

• 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 reports for court and provide evidence when required.
• Develop, review, and progress Care Plans, Placement Plans, and Permanence Plans.
• Ensure children’s voices are heard and reflected in all aspects of planning.
• 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.

• Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW).
• Registration with Social Care Wales is essential.
• Post‑qualifying experience within Children’s 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 a vibrant city atmosphere with stunning natural surroundings. With a rich cultural scene, excellent transport links, and easy access to coast and countryside, Cardiff is a fantastic place to live, work, and build a rewarding career.

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award‑winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple prestigious industry awards, we are committed to securing roles that match your skills, experience, and career aspirations.

Apply now to take the next step in your social work career and make a lasting difference to children and families in Cardiff.