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Social Worker - Child Health & Disability Team

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United Kingdom , Cardiff

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38.43 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Child Health & Disability Team (CHAD) at Cardiff Council. This is a rewarding role within a supportive and dynamic multi-agency environment, working with children with additional needs and their families. The team operates a hybrid model, combining home working, agile community-based practice, and office-based working at County Hall.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work alongside a multi-agency team of professionals in partnership with families
  • Use the Signs of Safety approach to underpin social work practice
  • Complete Wellbeing Assessments, child protection enquiries, and develop and review care and support plans
  • Work in a multi-agency capacity to provide coordinated support to families
  • Attend Child Protection Conferences, Children Looked After Reviews, and Court hearings as required
  • Provide specialist advice and support across the wider Children’s Services team regarding children with additional needs
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective systems to ensure quality services
  • Participate in the team duty rota and regular team meetings
  • Demonstrate high-quality written and verbal practice
  • Provide peer support and guidance to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs)

Requirements:

  • A Degree or Master’s in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), or equivalent qualification
  • Experience working within a Child Health & Disability Team
  • Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team around children
  • Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills
  • A commitment to collaborative, strengths-based practice
What we offer:
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • A supportive and experienced team environment
  • Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement
  • The chance to make a real difference to children with additional needs and their families

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Expiration:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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