At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families in court proceedings, managing cases with care and compassion.
- Company: Join Cardiff Council, a dedicated team making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible payroll options, and wellbeing sessions to support your work-life balance.
- Other info: Enjoy exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities with a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on children's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Must have a relevant Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Care Wales.
We are looking for a Principal Social Worker which will focus on Court Work. You will be a case holding social worker working with approximately 10/11 children (4/5 families) who are subject to care proceedings. You will be responsible for all aspects of the case management including statutory visiting, care planning and review, and court.
You will work with children and their families to assist in decision making for children to remain at home or return home to their parents. Assessments will need to consider the current risks and associated protective factors whilst also identifying the likelihood of sustained change within the child's timescales.
You will have experience of working with children subject to care proceedings and their families and produce work of an excellent standard which provides recommendations based upon sound evidence based analysis. You will have undertaken assessments using the DOH Framework of assessment and have knowledge and understanding of the principles of the NSPCC Reunification framework.
You will understand the impact of trauma both on parents' capacity and on the child's needs and be able to ascertain if the parent(s) has capacity to meet the needs of the individual child. You will require the skills to overcome barriers to engagement during the assessment process and tailor your assessments to the learning styles of parents.
Your assessments will draw upon the knowledge of other professionals working with the child and their family and exploring the informal support networks available to the parents to assist them in the parenting role.
To apply for this role, you will need to hold:
- 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 if you want to find out more.
Principal Social Worker - Court Work - Cardiff Council employer: Hoop Social Work
Hoop Recruitment is an exceptional employer for Social Workers, offering a supportive work culture and a wealth of benefits including competitive pay rates, flexible payroll options, and dedicated support from a local agency based in Cardiff. With opportunities for professional growth through free on-site training sessions and a focus on employee wellbeing, working with Rhondda Cynon Taff Council allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a rewarding career.
