Children's Social Worker

Brackenberry is working in partnership with Cardiff Council Childrens Services, recruiting experienced Qualified Social Workers (3+ years PQ) to join their CASP, Child Protection, PLO, and Court teams. Cardiff is one of the UKs most exciting cities and their Childrens Services team reflects that energy: dynamic, supportive, and deeply committed to improving outcomes for families and children across the capital.

Rate Of Pay: £38.15 per hour

Available Teams

• Intake Team managing new referrals, assessments, and short-term interventions
• Locality (Long-Term) Teams working with families under CP, PLO, and Court proceedings
• Child Protection / PLO / Court managing complex safeguarding cases, ensuring child safety and permanence planning

What Youll Be Doing

• Hold and manage complex caseloads across Child Protection, PLO, and Court proceedings
• Work in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, focusing on prevention and partnership
• Apply the Wales Safeguarding Procedures, ensuring all childrens welfare is a shared priority
• Engage with children, families, and multi-agency professionals to deliver robust, child-centred interventions
• Contribute to Court reports, risk assessments, and care planning, while maintaining accurate case records
• Receive regular monthly supervision, access to training, and support from experienced PSWs and managers

What Were Looking For

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in childrens services
• Experience working within Child Protection, PLO, Court, or Long-Term Locality Teams
• Strong working knowledge of Welsh legislation and safeguarding procedures
• Committed to improving outcomes for children and building relationships with families
• Excellent communication, assessment, and analytical skills
• Registered with Social Care Wales
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential

Why Work with Cardiff?

• Flexible hybrid working blend of remote and in-office work
• Highly supportive management, including two PSWs and a stable, experienced team
• Access to ongoing CPD, training, and structured supervision
• Be part of a vibrant, progressive service in one of the UKs best cities to live in

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K full time and unrestricted and able to provide proof towards it.