Social Worker * Grade 7 - Newly & qualified Social Workers * IN: Localities and Child Healt
Job in
Cardiff, Cardiff City Area, CF10, Wales, UK
Listing for:
CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-09
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Social Worker * Grade 7 - Newly & recently qualified Social Workers * IN: Localities and Child Healt
About the Service
We have developed an innovative program which will provide you with a mentor (outside of your team of work) who will support you to identify, develop and meet your ongoing training needs and ensure that you are ready to progress to the next step- which is the university-based consolidation course.Cardiff is the only local authority in South Wales to provide independent practice assessors to assist your progression through this, and to ensure that you receive the support you need to successfully complete this stage of your social work career.We have a comprehensive training program which will allow you to access all of the mandatory training along with regular support groups to ensure you have contact with other newly qualified workers!Cardiff offers the opportunity to grow and develop through high quality training, regular and effective supervision, and a wide variety of opportunities to pursue career development, for example just this year we have 10 internal employees progress to a higher position within our Social Work teams.Cardiff benefits from being the capital of Wales and is a growing city with a diverse population. The children of Cardiff need social workers who can respond to the diversity of needs and experiences which in turn offers social workers the opportunity to develop expertise and to lead practice within Wales. Cardiff is also the first city in the UK to be declared as a UNICEF Child Friendly City that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies.About
the Job
We have redesigned our services to follow the child’s journey and created locality teams that enable workers to link closely with communities and local services. There is a healthy culture of learning, support and family across our amazing social work teams.
The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. We have a diverse variety of casework, individual, dedicated and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successful candidates.
It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the ‘Think Family’ approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family’s needs and strengths.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Social Work qualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
- Registration with Social Care Wales
- Full valid driving licence and full use of a car.
- You will be able to show you have excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports.
You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills.
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