Social Worker - Localities (LAC/CP) | Cardiff | £5k Retention

Social Worker – Localities (Looked After Children / Child Protection) (Permanent) Location: Cardiff, Wales Salary: £40,777 – £45,091 (package up to £50,091) Retention Payment: £5,000 Contract: Permanent Pro Social Partners are working with Cardiff Council to recruit permanent Social Workers into their Localities teams, working across Child Protection and Looked After Children. The Role * Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans. * Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families. * Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings. * Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children. * Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning. * Support children looked after, including care planning, reviews and permanence work. About You * A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work Wales registration (or eligibility to register). * Experience within Children's Social Care. * Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills. Why Cardiff Council? * £5,000 retention payment. * Regular reflective supervision and strong management support. * Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression. * A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme. To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities