Principal Social Worker - Kinship Council

Kinship Team - Principal Social Worker

Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £41.58 Umbrella

City of Cardiff Council

The Fostering service are looking to recruit a Principal Social Worker. This is a non‑case holding role within a developing and growing service area. Within this role you will have the opportunity to be part of strategic planning and development whilst retaining a level of involvement within day‑to‑day practice matters. We are looking for someone with relevant fostering experience including quality assurance of assessments submitted from internal and external assessors.

You will need a strong understanding of fostering regulations, the function of the fostering panel and experience of supervising and support staff within the service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape practice and performance within team, contributing to high standards of service delivery. You will work closely with Service Manager to support the development of tailored service for kinship and mainstream carers and ensure a consistently high‑quality fostering service.

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh‑speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Birthday gifts (after 1 year in service)
• Wellbeing sessions

• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on if you want to find out more.