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Social Worker – Child Health & Disability Team (CHAD)Location: Cardiff – County Hall & Agile WorkingTeam: Child Health & Disability (CHAD)Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Initially 3 months - potential to extendAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Child Health & Disability Team (CHAD) at Cardiff Council. This is a rewarding role within a supportive and dynamic multi-agency environment, working with children with additional needs and their families.The team operates a hybrid model, combining home working, agile community-based practice, and office-based working at County Hall.About the RoleAs a Social Worker within CHAD, you will work collaboratively with children, young people, and their families to safeguard and promote wellbeing. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, strengths-based practice using the Signs of Safety approach.This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while contributing to service development and quality assurance across Children’s Services.Key Responsibilities • Work alongside a multi-agency team of professionals in partnership with families., • Use the Signs of Safety approach to underpin social work practice., • Complete Wellbeing Assessments, child protection enquiries, and develop and review care and support plans., • Work in a multi-agency capacity to provide coordinated support to families., • Attend Child Protection Conferences, Children Looked After Reviews, and Court hearings as required., • Provide specialist advice and support across the wider Children’s Services team regarding children with additional needs., • Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective systems to ensure quality services., • Participate in the team duty rota and regular team meetings., • Demonstrate high-quality written and verbal practice., • Provide peer support and guidance to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs). About YouTo be considered for this role, you will need:, • A Degree or Master’s in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), or equivalent qualification., • Experience working within a Child Health & Disability Team., • Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team around children., • Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills., • A commitment to collaborative, strengths-based practice. Why Apply?, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • A supportive and experienced team environment., • Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement., • The chance to make a real difference to children with additional needs and their families. If you are an experienced Social Worker passionate about supporting children with disabilities and their families, we would love to hear from you. You can send me your CV directly to .uk or contact me on to find out more information. We offer a referral bonus of £350 so if you know someone who would be perfect for this role, pass along my details and ask them to get in touch today!

(REF: 269) Female Support Worker – Cardiff (Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9) Contract: Permanent Location: Castelton, Cardiff Hours per week: 27.5 hours per week Working pattern: Monday to Sunday – Variable hours – will include 1 sleep shift weekly (included in 27.5 hours per week) Pay per hour: • £15.14 per hour Our client is a 20 -year-old young lady with Cerebral Palsy who requires support to live independently within her own home. She has a cheeky, bubbly personality and enjoys positive interactions with those around her. She responds well to support workers who are fun, engaging and able to build a trusting relationship while maintaining a calm and supportive approach. She attends Sense Day Centre Monday – Friday and engages in a multi-disciplinary approach in active brain rehabilitation. A key part of this role will be to follow care plans and programmes set by outside professionals in the client’s best interest. Our client particularly enjoys sensory experiences, listening to music, watching films and attending theatre where possible. The successful support worker will be encouraged to help her access these interests both at home and in the community, promoting enjoyment, engagement and independence through meaningful activities. A good sense of humour and a warm, encouraging manner will be important in helping her feel comfortable and confident. While she enjoys interaction and shared activities, it is equally important that the support worker can recognise when she requires time and space to herself. The successful candidate should be able to read her cues, respect her need for downtime, and support her to access quiet, calming activities or environments when needed. You will be warm, patient, and reliable, have excellent communication skills and maintain a consistent and proactive approach, whilst being flexible, reliable and enthusiastic, and will encourage and support our client to access all possible opportunities available to her. This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check. Full induction and training will be provided. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION To join me as a Support Worker you will need to: – • Be able to drive and have use of a car., • Be willing to drive the family vehicle., • Have experience of supporting a person with a brain injury., • Enjoy working as part of a team., • Above the industry average for pay, • Mileage rate – 45p per mile, • Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client which can make a real difference), • Great opportunity for professional development, • Be part of an expert multi-disciplinary team, • Bespoke client induction and training, • Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager