63 jobs found in Cardiff

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 principals of the NSPCC Reunification framework. You will understand the impact of...

SW Locums need a number of Qualified Social Workers with at least3 years post qualifying agency social workers to join our CASP, CP, PLO and Court team in Cardiff. The team offer flexible, hybrid working hours. The team manager and principle social worker have both been in their roles for a number of years and offer a wide range of experience and skills, high levels of support, guidance and advice and the team comes with varying levels of experience both as qualified and unqualified. The team have a second PSW who case holds court cases but also provides additional support to the team and team manager. Training opportunities and monthly supervision will be provided to all agency staff. This is a highly passionate, committed and supportive team please apply if you feel suited. Successful Candidates will go into the Locality teams - workers must be Social Care Wales Registered. You must have hands on experience and knowledge of working within the Social Services and Well Being Act...

FCA Social Workers - Bristol & Surrounding Areas (3 Roles) Agency Social Worker - Cafcass - Bristol & Surrounding Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is supporting Cafcass with three temporary Family Court Adviser (FCA) vacancies within the Public & Private Law Team, covering Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Role Overview: The role involves early safeguarding enquiries, direct work with children, multi‑agency liaison, and preparing detailed, analytical reports for the Family Court regarding children's welfare and best interests. Court experience is essential. Key Information: £37.75 per hour 37 hours per week Assignment runs to 31st June 2026 Monthly office day + weekly virtual meetings Induction partly remote,...

Herefordshire | Locum | Up to £33.30 per hour | Hybrid Working Herefordshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people with complex needs, supporting them and their families to achieve positive outcomes. You will be part of a supportive team environment, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions while promoting independence, safety, and wellbeing for children with disabilities. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of children with disabilities and complex needs Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory visits Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and where applicable, Looked After Children plans Work closely with families, carers, and multi-agency partners Promote positive outcomes through strengths-based and child-centred practice Maintain accurate and high-quality case recordings What You’ll Need:...

SW Locums are looking for an experienced Social Worker to work in our Gloucester Safeguarding Team, where they will hold a caseload of children and provide an effective, evidence-based intervention with consideration of timeliness and impact. All Applicants must have right to work in the UK and have at least 3 years UK experience in a similar statutory setting. Social Work England registration is a Mandatory requirement for this role. The caseload for this team will be a mix of CIN, CP & CIC which includes some court work with a caseload of around 18. Our client is committed to ensuring we have a flexible workforce who can manage their work and home life and to do this, we would consider some home working where the role allows, together with flexible working where it meets the needs of the team as well as the children and families. The candidate will be provided with a laptop and smart phone to assist with this and the expectation is that the worker will be in the office 3 days...

Our public sector client based in the South West is seeking an outstanding individual to join their senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Council's financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability. As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Council's corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. You will help shape the medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers. This role comes at a time of significant financial pressure and change across local government, offering the opportunity to influence critical decisions and help steer the organisation through an evolving and highly challenging fiscal landscape. Reporting to the Director of Finance (Section...

CAFCASS | Family Court Advisor | SwindonFCA Social Worker - Swindon & Wiltshire (2 Vacancies) Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is supporting Cafcass with two temporary Family Court Adviser (FCA) vacancies within the Public & Private Law Team, covering Swindon and Wiltshire. About the Role: You will undertake early safeguarding enquiries, provide child protection advice, complete direct work with children, and produce high‑quality assessments and analysis to inform the Family Court on children's needs and best interests. Court experience is essential. Key Details: £37.75 per hour 37 hours per week Monthly office attendance & weekly virtual meetings Mixed remote/office‑based inductionEssential Criteria: SWE Registration Enhanced DBS within 12...

South West England Assistant Director Of Finance Hours per week: 37 Rate: £ 700 a day To prevent delays with shortlisting, please state candidates rate, availability and preferred hours on their CV/submission notes MUST BE: fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Full Advert wording attached. Hybrid working - expectation to attend office regularly County Council is seeking an exceptional senior finance leader to play a central role in safeguarding the Council's financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability. As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Council's corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. You will help shape our medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers....

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager Child Protection Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £45.00 (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Team Manager to join our Permanence Team. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision. You will: Supervise and appraise social...

Social Worker Birth to Settled Adulthood Service Location: North Dorset (Office base: Dorchester) Contract: Locum, Maternity Cover Start Date: March Service Area: Children & Young People (0-25) About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. We are seeking a skilled and committed Locum Social Worker to join our Birth to Settled Adulthood service to provide maternity cover from March. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people aged 0-25 with a wide range of disabilities, supporting them and their families through key stages of their development. About the Role You will manage a diverse caseload and work across the full range of social work disciplines, including: Early...

About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. Locum Social Worker Adult Social Care East Dorset (Ferndown) Job Title: Locum Social Worker Location: East Dorset Contract Type: Locum Hours: 37 per week Job Overview We are seeking an Experienced Locum Social Worker to join our East Dorset Locality Team. This role involves working with adults in the community, managing complex cases, and delivering high‑quality strengths‑based assessments within a local authority setting. Key Responsibilities Complete strengths-based assessments and care planning Manage a complex caseload within adult social care Conduct community visits and home assessments Lead on Court of Protection work, including reports and...

Our client, a pivotal governmental organization in the defense sector, offers an exceptional role as a Commercial Strategic Lead. Benefits: Lead a dedicated team across impactful FM projects, ensuring compliance and driving innovative solutions. Engage with FM suppliers strategically, enhancing delivery capabilities. Experience a flexible hybrid work environment for optimal work-life balance. Role Responsibilities: Direct and manage substantial FM programs and procurements. Propel innovation by partnering with FM suppliers and aligning with MOD governance. Oversee multiple minor construction projects using the SCAPE framework. Requirements: Level 4 CIPS qualification, capitalizing on your procurement expertise. Significant commercial experience in the Facilities Management category, specifically in procurement and contract execution. Leadership proficiency in managing teams within commercial environments. Experience working with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) or similar...

Agency Family Court Advisor - Bournemouth/Portsmouth Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is supporting CAFCASS in recruiting three Locum Family Court Advisors to join the Bournemouth or Portsmouth office, covering Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital private law work in the family courts. This is a full‑time temporary role (37 hours per week), working on a task/project basis, with hybrid expectations including court attendance and monthly in‑person team meetings. Role Overview As an Agency Family Court Advisor, you will provide high‑quality case analysis and clear recommendations to the family courts for children, parents, and families involved in private law proceedings. You will ensure that children's voices are heard and their...

Do you have a passion for providing first class support to children's services? We are currently working on behalf of CAFCASS to recruit for 3 x Locum Family Court Advisers to work within their Public and Private Law team. The role will be based in Bournemouth or Portsmouth officer covering Hampshire. CAFCASS independently advises the family courts about what is safe for children and within their best interests. CAFCASS is the largest employer of qualified social workers in England and is deeply committed to making a positive difference to each child they support. Benefits: 6 month contract 3 week office based induction then hybrid working after this - 2 days per week in office Flexible with start/finish times (can be negotiated) 28 days holiday, 33 with 5+ continuous service 4 extra health & well-being days off a year Dedicated well-being days off a year Paperless organisation- fantastic IT system in placeResponsibilities: To provide advanced social work-level services...

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Children with Disabilities Team with a Pay rate up to £33.30 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Flexible Friendly Team Hybrid Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully placeInterested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed) Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly...

SW Locums are looking to fill a demand for a Social Worker required to work within a Team holding Child in Need, Child Protection and court work in Plymouth. Minimum of three days a week in the office. You must have Social Work England Registration, Right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS issued within the pas 12 months. This is a statutory role whose primary purpose is to safeguard children and young people who have either suffered or who are likely to be at risk of suffering significant harm as defined by the Children Act 1989. This role also encompasses other statutory duties and responsibilities of Children’s Social Care as defined by legislation and guidance. To identify the full range of risks to children and help manage those risks; ensure proportionate intervention, including securing and supporting alternative homes for children, including those in and beyond public care placed with family and friends and for adoption. Undertaking assessments of need and risk; planning...

The Health and Safety Manager will oversee and implement health and safety protocols across the operations of a public sector organisation. This interim role, based in Shrewsbury with travel to Telford, requires expertise in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a secure working environment. Client Details The organisation is a public sector and government entity that plays a critical role in supporting community safety and well-being. It operates across the Shropshire area and offers a structured and professional environment in Shrewsbury. Description The Health and Safety Manager will: Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures across the organisation. Conduct regular risk assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations. Advise management and staff on safety-related matters and provide training where necessary. Investigate workplace incidents and recommend preventative measures. Maintain accurate records of safety...

The role is in North West Central Pre-birth team. working with parents who have had previous removals with intensive support to achieve outcomes where possible for babies to remain with parents where safe. we are looking for senior social workers and social workers who are motivated to join a pre- birth team and making that difference. Social workers have a reduced caseload and based at One Avenue, hybrid working patterns. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Principal Social Worker – Family Help Team Cornwall Council Pay Rate: £23.00 PAYE (exclusive of holiday pay) £29.45 LTD (inclusive of holiday pay) Location: Redruth, West Cornwall Contract: Full-time About the Role Cornwall Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Principal Social Worker to join their Family Help Team based in Redruth. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role within a forward-thinking local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services to children, young people, and their families. Cornwall’s Children and Family Services are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare through effective frontline practice. You will be part of a team of innovative, motivated, and passionate professionals who are focused on achieving the best outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and expert guidance within the Family Help Team Support complex casework and decision-making to ensure high standards of practice Contribute to...

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Learning Disability and Neurodiversity Team for a fixed-term assignment running from April to June. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality social work practice, contributing to complex case management, risk assessments, safeguarding, and strength‑based interventions for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other neurodiverse needs. This role requires a practitioner with strong professional judgment, the ability to lead on complex cases, and confidence in multi‑agency working. The Senior Social Worker will support colleagues within the team, offer guidance on statutory duties, and ensure that all practice aligns with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation. They will be expected to maintain clear, accurate case records and ensure timely progression of assessments and reviews. Due to the operational needs of the service, the post‑holder must be within a commutable...