Feb 21, 2026
Principal Social Worker - Court Work
Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £41.58 Umbrella / £33 PAYE
City of Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Principal Social Worker to join one of our Locality Teams, with a primary focus on Court Work and staff supervision.
You will hold a small, complex caseload (approximately 10–11 children across 4–5 families) subject to care proceedings and be responsible for all aspects of case management, including statutory visiting, care planning, reviews, and court work. You will complete high-quality, evidence-based assessments to support decision-making around children remaining at home or returning to parental care, with a strong understanding of risk, protective factors, trauma, and children’s timescales.
You will have substantial experience working within care proceedings, using the DOH Framework for Assessment and applying the principles of the NSPCC Reunification Framework. You will demonstrate excellent...
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Cardiff, South Glamorgan
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