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A community support organization in Cardiff is seeking an ASYE Newly Qualified Social Worker to assist individuals in overcoming significant difficulties and enhancing their independence.The role requires working within legislative frameworks and collaborating with multi-agency teams to support thos

A community support organization in Cardiff is seeking a qualified Social Worker for Adult Services.The role involves assessing and planning care packages, supporting vulnerable adults, and collaborating with multi-agency partners.Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Work, current registrat

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker for a Court Team role in Cardiff. The successful candidate will manage cases involving children in care proceedings, conducting thorough assessments and engaging with families to support decision-making.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support vulnerable adults, particularly those living with dementia. Candidates should hold a Degree in Social Work and have experience in case management and assessment.

Our growing care agency is looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our team in Cardiff What We Offer: Competitive pay and flexible hours Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle Supportive, friendly team environment Opportunities for career progression As a Support Worker, you will: Assis

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join a residential service in Cardiff, supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex health needs. The role involves providing care, mentoring support workers, and ensuring effective implementation of care plans. This positi

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Location: Cardiff, Salary: £13.56 per hour Recruiter: Diamond Search Recruitment Reference: 2936 Step Into a Senior Role Where You Can Truly Make a Difference Diamond Search Recruitment is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join a residential service supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex health needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced support worker ready to develop leadership skills while continuing hands-on support. Key Responsibilities • Provide high-quality care and emotional support to young people • Act as a role model and mentor to Support Workers • Assist with shift leadership and daily operations • Ensure care plans are implemented effectively • Promote independence, wellbeing and life skills • Maintain accurate records and safeguarding standards About You • Experience working with children or young people in residential care • Passionate about improving lives and creating positive outcomes • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Calm and supportive approach in challenging situations Diamond Search REcruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy

JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Social Worker Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team Location: Cardiff Salary: £44,513.00 £48,693.00 per annum Contract: Permanent | Full Time / Part Time Recruiter: Sanctuary Personnel We are seeking a motivated and skilled Social Worker to join the Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team in vibrant Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking service committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. You will be part of a collaborative team that values high-quality practice, professional development and reflective learning, with flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. Perks and Benefits Full Time / Part Time Options: Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Professional Development: Ongoing supervision and access to extensive training opportunities. Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration. Competitive Pension Scheme: Helping you plan for a secure future. Generous Annual Leave: Supporting rest, wellbeing and work-life balance. Role Overview As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding & Looked After Children Team, you will manage complex cases involving children at risk of harm and those looked after by the local authority. You will play a key role in safeguarding practice, care planning and court work, ensuring childrens safety, stability and long-term outcomes remain central to all decision-making. What You Will Do Manage a varied caseload including Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Looked After Children cases. Undertake statutory assessments and develop robust, child-centred plans. Lead and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups and statutory reviews. Participate in Public Law Outline (PLO) processes and care proceedings. Prepare high-quality, analytical court reports and provide evidence when required. Develop, review and progress Care Plans, Placement Plans and Permanence Plans. Ensure childrens voices are central to all planning and decision-making. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, education, police and legal services. Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case recordings in line with professional standards. Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice. Person Specification / Requirements Degree in Social Work (BA, MA or DipSW). Registration with Social Care Wales is essential. Post-qualifying experience within Childrens Social Care. Experience in safeguarding and working with Looked After Children. Court work experience in care proceedings is desirable. Cardiff offers an exceptional quality of life, combining vibrant city living with stunning natural surroundings, excellent transport links and easy access to coast and countrysidemaking it a fantastic place to live and build a rewarding career. Why Sanctuary Personnel? Trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. Dedicated to securing roles that match your skills, experience and career aspirations. Strong commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. TPBN1_UKTJ

Support Assistant - Homeless Women & Baby Project We are seeking adaptable, compassionate, and proactive individuals to join our relief pool supporting a specialist residential project in Cardiff. This service provides high-quality supported living for women and their infant children who may be navigating the challenges of homelessness, trauma, or domestic abuse. Overview: • Title: Support Worke Assistant, • Pay: £13.68 - £27.36 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay, • Location - Cardiff, • Time : Waking nights 20.00pm - 05.30am, • You must have a Driving Licence As a Support Assistant, you will ensure the project remains a safe, stable, and empowering environment 24/7. You will work alongside a dedicated team to provide immediate practical and emotional support to families during their journey toward independence. Key Responsibilities • Trauma-Informed Care: Deliver support through a lens of empathy and understanding, recognizing the complex backgrounds of the women in our service., • Health & Safety: Maintain the integrity of the building through regular safety checks, monitoring CCTV (where applicable), and managing visitor access., • Parental Support: Assist mothers with practical infant care tasks, modeling positive parenting behaviors and helping to establish healthy routines., • Independent Living Skills: Provide "at-the-elbow" support with budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and navigating local Cardiff community resources., • Crisis De-escalation: Manage challenging behaviors or emotional distress with a calm, professional, and non-confrontational approach., • Reporting: Maintain high standards of record-keeping, ensuring all incidents and progress notes are logged accurately for the permanent staff team Benefits: • Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges, • Free food while on shift, • Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings, • Vetro Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability, • Support from a specialist consultant, • Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA,PMVA,PBM), • Agency worker of the month prize £50, • Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter, • 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home, • Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot, • Vetro contributed pension Do you want to make a real, measurable difference in the lives of young people? If this sounds like your dream role, we would love to hear from you. If you think you’re right for this Children's Support Worker role, then click the ‘apply’ button below. Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone

Think Community Care is a values-based healthcare agency. We are recruiting for experienced support workers who share our passion to care and support individuals and to help empower them to make their own lives better. We want support workers who want to make the difference. No sponsorship, minimum 24 hours per week Benefits: • A dedicated expert (your consultant) to be by your side 24/7; every step of the process, and to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for!, • High rates of pay £14.85 - £16.50 per hour, • Block bookings, for Support Workers who prefer stability, • Flexibility, for Support Workers who prefer to work around their personal life, • On the day shifts for those that prefer a higher rate of pay Regardless of if you thrive in challenging situations or prefer a support role which allows you to provide more care, we have the right work for you. Your will be expected to hit the ground running and follow care plans. We treat our staff like our clients, we want you to feel valued as well as supported, we will always treat you fairly, fairness is the cornerstone of our agency. So, if you are looking to fit your work around your life and not your life around your work, or if you are looking for an hourly rate which matches your ability and skills, we will work with you to help you achieve your goals. Our staff make a difference every day, we’re not superheroes however we are the good guys! So, what are you waiting for click that apply button! Requirements: • Minimum 12 month’s experience as a Support Worker in the UK, • Current DBS on the online update service would be an advantage, • Up to date mandatory training would also be an advantage Are you in? Does this sound like an ideal fit? Stop thinking. Do it. Let’s dance! Apply now. Think Community Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need

Supervising Social Worker Salary range: £33,000 - £41,000 + £1,200 Car allowance Location: South Wales Nonstop Care is working with a well established independent fostering agency, in South Wales, who is looking for a skilled Social Worker to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for you to work in an agency that offers extensive training and development opportunities, where you can continue your personal growth and take your career to the next level. If this sounds good to you, more information about the job is listed bellow. Benefits: Therapeutic approach Extensive training Hybrid working Low caseloads Supportive management Career progression - they offer many different career paths to support your growth Car allowance + Mileage Access to therapeutic support Competitive salary with structured pay grades Increased holidays starting at 27 days + bank holidays then gradually increasing to 30 Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of up to 13 foster carers across South Wales Responsible for supervision, training, and therapeutic support to foster carersRequirements: Registration with Social work Wales Driving License Knowledge of relevant legislation. Experience working within the Social Care sector, preferably in fostering This role will fill up quickly so don't delay your application! How to Apply: If you're interested, please send your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site. Not the right role for you? Refer a friend and earn a £200 referral bonus. For other opportunities or a chat, connect with Madison Sable on LinkedIn. At NonStop Care, you'll have a dedicated consultant to support you through every step - from CV review to interview preparation - ensuring you have everything you need to succeed

Adult Social Worker – Contact & Assessment Team Location: Cardiff - Various locations Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week, 12 week contract - potential to be extended Rate: £24.56 UMB per hour (£18.85 PAYE) About the Role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a busy Contact & Assessment Team within Adult Services for Cardiff Council. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with vulnerable adults, supporting them to maintain independence, manage risk, and access appropriate services. You will play a key role at the front door of services, undertaking assessments, managing referrals, and ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments of need, risk, and eligibility in line with current legislation Manage a varied caseload, prioritising competing demands effectively Work within safeguarding frameworks to protect vulnerable adults Develop and implement care and support plans Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and internal teams Participate in duty rotas and decision-making forums Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and reports Monitor and review care packages to ensure positive outcomes Requirements Qualified Social Worker with relevant degree or equivalent Current registration with Social Care Wales Strong working knowledge of: The Social Services and Wellbeing Act The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Adult safeguarding procedures Experience managing complex caseloads within adult services Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Key Skills & Attributes Excellent communication and report writing skills Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable adults and families Strong organisational and time management abilities Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice Professional, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach Additional Information Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required Hybrid and flexible working across multiple locations Participation in duty rotas and occasional out-of-hours work may be required This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check Apply Now If you are a dedicated Adult Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. You can send over your most recent CV to (url removed) or call me directly on (phone number removed). If you know someone who would be perfect for this role, please pass along my details and ask them to get in touch. We offer a referral bonus of £250 for each successful candidate referred to us

Support Worker – Children’s Residential Location: Cardiff, CF15 Salary: £12.71 per hour Recruiter: Diamond Search Recruitment Reference: 2929 Make a Real Difference Every Day Diamond Search Recruitment is recruiting Support Workers to join a residential care service supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex health needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping young people develop independence, confidence and life skills. Your Role • Support young people with daily living activities • Promote independence, wellbeing and personal development • Assist with routines, education and activities • Build positive and trusting relationships • Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing are always prioritised • Work collaboratively within a supportive care team About You • Caring, patient and compassionate • Experience in care, support work or youth work desirable • Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people • Strong teamwork and communication skills Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy

Supervising Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Regionally based North Wales Contract Type: 6 Months Maternity Cover / Full Time Hours: 37.5 Salary: £36,000 - £46,000 Depending on Experience + £3,000 Car Allowance (pro rata) This is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with Fostering Solutions Wales. We are an independent fostering agency part of National Fostering Group. Focusing on creating high quality foster homes for children and young people, Fostering Solutions Wales empowers foster carers to meet the specific needs of those in their care. You can find out more about us here: Fostering Solutions Wales - independent foster care agency About the Group Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 83% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company! With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of. We also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all – a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you’ve had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Up to 40 days annual leave each year (26 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days), • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Job ID: (phone number removed)