Social Work Assistant (Grade 6)
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.62 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Title : Social Work Assistant (Grade 6)
Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.62
Cardiff Children’s Services are looking for a number of social work assistants to work with Children.
This could be for any of the below teams.
Locality North 4 team
The successful candidate will join our established and supportive team who, with the support of the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and Team Manager will assist with the delivery of services. The successful candidate will be responsible for case allocation of a small caseload of where necessary for the particular team.
Relevant qualifications and experience in the following will attract a premium hourly wage in relation to the following -
• Youth
• Speech and language
• Occupational Therapists
• Counselling,
• Experience in deliver CBT/DBT skills.
Experience / Knowledge
Experience of working with adults or people with care and support needs.
An understanding of the issues that impact upon people who have a Mental Health condition
Desirable Requirements
Direct work supporting adults or children with mental health conditions.
Experience of working in statutory social care, housing, education, health or welfare advice settings.
Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.62
Cardiff Children’s Services are looking for a number of social work assistants to work with Children.
This could be for any of the below teams.
Locality North 4 team
The successful candidate will join our established and supportive team who, with the support of the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and Team Manager will assist with the delivery of services. The successful candidate will be responsible for case allocation of a small caseload of where necessary for the particular team.
Relevant qualifications and experience in the following will attract a premium hourly wage in relation to the following -
• Youth
• Speech and language
• Occupational Therapists
• Counselling,
• Experience in deliver CBT/DBT skills.
Experience / Knowledge
Experience of working with adults or people with care and support needs.
An understanding of the issues that impact upon people who have a Mental Health condition
Desirable Requirements
Direct work supporting adults or children with mental health conditions.
Experience of working in statutory social care, housing, education, health or welfare advice settings.