Social Work Assistant – Cardiff Children’s Services (Fostering)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £16.62 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Neway International Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | RQ1719759 |
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Social Work Assistant – Cardiff Children’s Services (Fostering)
Location: County Hall, Cardiff
Hours: 37 per week
Start: 27/04/2026
End: ongoing
About the Role
Cardiff Children’s Services are seeking Social Work Assistants to join the Fostering Service. You’ll work within an established, supportive team alongside the Principal Social Worker and Service Manager to help deliver high‑quality support to foster carers.
Key Responsibilities
Hold and manage a caseload of foster carers
Provide regular support, supervision, and quality‑of‑care reviews
Contribute to assessments, planning, and risk management
Record case information accurately using service systems
Develop person‑centred plans that enable positive outcomes
Work independently and as part of a multi‑agency team
Undertake relevant training as required
About You
Experience working with children and young people
Confident working with multi‑agency professionals
Strong assessment, planning, and organisational skills
Understanding of key legislation, including the Social Services and Well‑Being Act and Fostering Regulations
Awareness of trauma‑informed practice (desirable)
Able to work flexibly as the service develops
Location: County Hall, Cardiff
Hours: 37 per week
Start: 27/04/2026
End: ongoing
About the Role
Cardiff Children’s Services are seeking Social Work Assistants to join the Fostering Service. You’ll work within an established, supportive team alongside the Principal Social Worker and Service Manager to help deliver high‑quality support to foster carers.
Key Responsibilities
Hold and manage a caseload of foster carers
Provide regular support, supervision, and quality‑of‑care reviews
Contribute to assessments, planning, and risk management
Record case information accurately using service systems
Develop person‑centred plans that enable positive outcomes
Work independently and as part of a multi‑agency team
Undertake relevant training as required
About You
Experience working with children and young people
Confident working with multi‑agency professionals
Strong assessment, planning, and organisational skills
Understanding of key legislation, including the Social Services and Well‑Being Act and Fostering Regulations
Awareness of trauma‑informed practice (desirable)
Able to work flexibly as the service develops