About The Service
An opportunity has arisen at Cardiff Council within Children’s Services for an experienced Social Worker in the Fostering Team.
Benefits offered
Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer.
- A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per year to a maximum of 32 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
- Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you
- Hybrid working – supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home
- Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fundwhich is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
This is just some of what Cardiff has to offer, take a look at our Social Work website for more information about all our benefits and hear from some of our social workers, talking about why cardiff is the place to be.
About the job
The suitable applicant must demonstrate that they meet the requirements for a Grade 8 Fostering Supervising Social Worker as described in the Job Description and Person Specification.
You will be responsible for supporting and supervising an enthusiastic group of foster carers, with whom you will be expected to build and develop effective partnerships, in addition to assessing and recruiting new foster carers.
As a Grade 8 Social Work Practitioner, you will be able to set a standard of leadership for the service. Fully participate with the services priorities, show initiative, take responsibility and be accountable.
What We Are Looking For From You
The successful applicants must also be able to demonstrate that they have excellent knowledge of work relating to Children who are Looked After by the Local authority
Applications are welcomed from candidates with a Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification, with post qualification experience of working as a social worker in Children’s Social Care and who are registered with Social Care Wales.
Additional information
For an informal discussion after you have read the Job Description and Person Specification, please contact the RecruitMe@cardiff.gov.uk
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks
This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact Laura.white3@cardiff.gov.uk for a discussion.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
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