At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess safeguarding contacts, identify risks, and ensure child and family safety.
- Company: Cardiff Council, committed to community welfare and support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work pattern, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with no ongoing case holding, focusing on timely assessments.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Social Work qualification or Social Care Wales registration required.
The predicted salary is between 29.34 - 29.34 £ per hour.
Client
Cardiff Council
Location
County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF104UW, United Kingdom
PAYE Pay Rate
£29.34 per hour
Work Pattern
- 2/3 days in the office Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Social Worker, 37 hours a week
- Main Purpose of the Role
The main purpose of the role is to assess safeguarding contacts and referrals, identify risks at an early stage, and ensure appropriate action is taken to safeguard children and families.
The role involves working closely with police and other partner agencies to gather and assess information, contribute to multi-agency strategy discussions, and make professional decisions about the level of risk and the appropriate safeguarding response.
It is a fast-paced role with no ongoing case holding, meaning the focus is on timely risk assessment, information sharing, decision-making and effective multi-agency working.
- Typical Day
- Review new referrals and safeguarding concerns.
- Carry out risk assessments.
- Contact partner agencies for information.
- Take part in multi-agency strategy discussions.
- Make recommendations about next steps.
- Record decisions and actions accurately.
- Manage a busy and constantly changing workload.
- Key Skills & Responsibilities
- Good safeguarding and risk-assessment skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork.
- Ability to analyses information and make decisions.
- Professional curiosity and good judgement.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good organization and prioritization.
- Effective multi-agency working.
Essential Qualifications
- Social Work qualification OR Social Care Wales registration.
- Enhanced DBS required
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OR112494 – Cardiff Social Worker – Social Care Qualified employer: Carrington Blake Recruitment
As a leading employer in Harrow, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and engagement. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through tailored training programmes and leadership opportunities, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to the Council's strategic objectives. With a focus on diversity and community impact, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while enjoying a supportive and dynamic workplace.
Contact Details:
Carrington Blake Recruitment Recruitment Team
