Principal Social Worker; Deputy Team Manager

Cardiff Council are looking for a Principal Social Worker to work predominantly in a supervisory role, alongside case management of a small complex caseload, within one of our Locality Teams. The successful candidate would be supported by their Team Manager and the Operational Manager. They would work within a team of social workers, social work assistants and resource assistants (additional administrative support).

As the Principal Social Worker you will have the opportunity to develop the practice of others within the team through joint working and supervision whilst also leading by example as case-holder for those children with more complex needs who require the expertise of an experienced and skilled practitioner.

• 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.
• Our working culture is flexible, 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 Fundwhich is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.

The successful candidate will be required to supervise a pod of social work assistants and lesser experienced social work staff.

Cardiff Council is seeking an individual able to:

• support staff, ensuring the focus of a supportive, positive environment is nurtured within the team.
• will be responsible for conducting monthly supervision, chairing strategy meetings and attending joint visits.
• will be expected to provide regular oversight of the Young People’s care plans through robust quality assurance of the Social Work Assistants work and attendance at relevant meetings such as Child Looked After Reviews.

Whilst the role is predominately non-case holding, where concerns escalates in respect of Young People allocated to one of your supervises you will be expected to take on allocation until risks have de-escalated to enable relocation to the Social Work Assistant or NQSW.

Cardiff Safeguarding and Children looked after teams are now based in localities across the city at St Mellons in the East, Fairwater in the North and Cardiff Bay in the South enabling staff to be based within the communities that they serve. Within the team's geographical area you will support children and young people through robust assessment, outcome focused planning and effective intervention to support them in achieving positive outcomes within their families and communities.

Working within a restorative practice approach, you will work in partnership with families and multi‑agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the service which puts the individual at the heart of our work. The teams work from a strengths‑based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families.

Principal Social Worker Deputy Team Manager
• Cardiff, UK