Experienced SOCIAL WORKER - Intake & Assessment

All of our frontline positions attract a market supplement of £5000 per annum additional to the stated salary paid monthly on top of your wages.

Intake and Assessment is a fast paced and exciting team. Due to Cardiff’s demography the work is diverse and progressive.

Practitioners undertake Well‑being and S47 assessments and provide short‑term interventions to support families to increase safety within the home.

Practitioners hold cases for a short period of time; long‑term work is generally transferred at the first planning meeting.

The team are on a duty rota for one week in every three, meaning you have the opportunity to plan and record your work in a structured and organised way.

With effect from 1st April 2026, these roles attract a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent). This payment is reviewed on a 12‑monthly basis.

The posts are permanent and will be based in the Initial Response Team, within Intake & Assessment.

As a Social Worker you may also be involved in care and private law proceedings.

Cardiff Intake and Assessment Teams are established with experienced staff who support each other during challenging times.

Cardiff works creatively under strength‑based models for the best possible outcomes for families.

Agency personnel are valued by Cardiff Council.

Training opportunities are available to everyone to ensure continued professional development.

Benefits offered

• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave up to 10 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 from home.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of:

• Assessment, care planning, person‑centred planning and care management skills.
• Working actively with all partners to identify and meet individuals' care support needs.
• Being a registered Social Worker with excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports.
• Being a good team player, with excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.

With effect from 1st April 2026 this post attracts a market supplement of £5,000 per annum full‑time equivalent.

This payment is reviewed on a 12‑monthly basis.

This post requires registration with Social Care Wales.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.