Qualified Social Worker Child Health & Disability (CHAD) Team
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £29.34 i £38.43 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | • PAYE: £29.34 per hour • Limited/Umbrella: £38.43 per hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Neway International Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1696854 |
Crynodeb
Neway International are seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join our client based with Cardiff Council.
Location: County Hall, Cardiff
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 09 March 2026
End Date: initially for 6 months, extended after review
About the Client
Cardiff Council’s People & Communities Directorate delivers essential services to children, young people, and families across the city. The Child Health & Disability (CHAD) Team provides specialist support to children with complex physical and learning disabilities, life‑limiting conditions, and additional needs. The team works closely with multi‑agency partners to promote independence, safeguard wellbeing, and support children through key developmental and transitional milestones.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the CHAD Team. The role involves working in partnership with families and professionals, completing assessments, contributing to care and support planning, and supporting children with disabilities through safeguarding and statutory processes. The team operates a blended model of home working, agile working, and office‑based activity at County Hall.
Key Responsibilities
• Work alongside a multi‑agency team of professionals in partnership with families
• Use the Signs of Safety framework to underpin social work practice
• Complete Wellbeing Assessments, child protection enquiries, and develop/review care and support plans
• Attend Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Children Reviews, and court when required
• Provide specialist advice across Children’s Services regarding children with additional needs
• Support children and young people through transitional milestones
• Participate in the team duty rota and regular team meetings
• Maintain high‑quality written and verbal practice
• Provide peer support to newly qualified social workers
• Contribute to effective systems that ensure high‑quality service delivery
Candidate Requirements
• Degree or Masters in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent
• Experience working within a Child Health & Disability Team
• Experience working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team around children
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, disability, and statutory social work practice
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with children with complex needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied caseload
• Strong IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records
Location: County Hall, Cardiff
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 09 March 2026
End Date: initially for 6 months, extended after review
About the Client
Cardiff Council’s People & Communities Directorate delivers essential services to children, young people, and families across the city. The Child Health & Disability (CHAD) Team provides specialist support to children with complex physical and learning disabilities, life‑limiting conditions, and additional needs. The team works closely with multi‑agency partners to promote independence, safeguard wellbeing, and support children through key developmental and transitional milestones.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the CHAD Team. The role involves working in partnership with families and professionals, completing assessments, contributing to care and support planning, and supporting children with disabilities through safeguarding and statutory processes. The team operates a blended model of home working, agile working, and office‑based activity at County Hall.
Key Responsibilities
• Work alongside a multi‑agency team of professionals in partnership with families
• Use the Signs of Safety framework to underpin social work practice
• Complete Wellbeing Assessments, child protection enquiries, and develop/review care and support plans
• Attend Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Children Reviews, and court when required
• Provide specialist advice across Children’s Services regarding children with additional needs
• Support children and young people through transitional milestones
• Participate in the team duty rota and regular team meetings
• Maintain high‑quality written and verbal practice
• Provide peer support to newly qualified social workers
• Contribute to effective systems that ensure high‑quality service delivery
Candidate Requirements
• Degree or Masters in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent
• Experience working within a Child Health & Disability Team
• Experience working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team around children
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, disability, and statutory social work practice
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with children with complex needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied caseload
• Strong IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records