Social Work Assistant (Grade 6)
| Posting date: | 10 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16.62 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff County, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
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 social work assistants to work within Cardiff Children’s fostering service.
The successful candidate will join our established and supportive team who, with the support of the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and Service Manager will assist with the delivery of services. The successful candidate will be responsible for case allocation of a caseload of foster carers to provide support and supervision to foster carers.
You will bring to the role experience of working with children and young people, experience of working with multi-agency professionals, skills in assessment and planning and have a flexible approach as the service develops.
An understanding of the relevant legislation for children, including an overview of the Social Services and Well Being Act, Fostering Regulations and preferably some experience of trauma informed approach.
You will be competent in risk assessing the needs of individuals, using systems to record information and delivering care plans. You will be responsible for reviewing quality of care and establishing plans that are person centred and enabling. You should be prepared to undertake appropriate training to support you in your role and be able to work independently and within a team.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To arrange and monitor appropriate services in line with individual care plans.
2. To provide advice and practical help.
3. To liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies.
4. To complete annual care plan reviews and or reassessments.
5. To participate in team meetings and duty rotas.
6. To undertake these duties in line with Council Policies and Procedures.
7. To undertake training and self-development and to contribute to this process in others.
Corporate Requirements
1. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.
3. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
4. Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.
• Putting Our Customers First – State Level 1
• Getting Things Done – State Level 1
• Taking Personal Responsibility – State Level 1
• Seeking to understand others and treating them with respect – State Level 1
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or 4 in Social Care
Experience of working with older people and adults with a physical disability through direct contact in a working environment. Experience of working with staff from a wide variety of agencies.
Experience of working within a hospital setting.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to make relationships with se5rvice users and carers.
Administrative ability
Good communication skills
Organisational skills.
Commitment to the Council’s Equality Opportunities Policy.
Understanding of the needs of elderly and or disabled people.
Willingness to undertake appropriate training courses.
Empowerment of disabled and or elderly people and their carers.
Mostly office based but could be called on to visit service users as needed. Full Valid Driving Licence
Sole access to vehicle during working hours.
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 social work assistants to work within Cardiff Children’s fostering service.
The successful candidate will join our established and supportive team who, with the support of the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and Service Manager will assist with the delivery of services. The successful candidate will be responsible for case allocation of a caseload of foster carers to provide support and supervision to foster carers.
You will bring to the role experience of working with children and young people, experience of working with multi-agency professionals, skills in assessment and planning and have a flexible approach as the service develops.
An understanding of the relevant legislation for children, including an overview of the Social Services and Well Being Act, Fostering Regulations and preferably some experience of trauma informed approach.
You will be competent in risk assessing the needs of individuals, using systems to record information and delivering care plans. You will be responsible for reviewing quality of care and establishing plans that are person centred and enabling. You should be prepared to undertake appropriate training to support you in your role and be able to work independently and within a team.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To arrange and monitor appropriate services in line with individual care plans.
2. To provide advice and practical help.
3. To liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies.
4. To complete annual care plan reviews and or reassessments.
5. To participate in team meetings and duty rotas.
6. To undertake these duties in line with Council Policies and Procedures.
7. To undertake training and self-development and to contribute to this process in others.
Corporate Requirements
1. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.
3. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
4. Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.
• Putting Our Customers First – State Level 1
• Getting Things Done – State Level 1
• Taking Personal Responsibility – State Level 1
• Seeking to understand others and treating them with respect – State Level 1
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or 4 in Social Care
Experience of working with older people and adults with a physical disability through direct contact in a working environment. Experience of working with staff from a wide variety of agencies.
Experience of working within a hospital setting.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to make relationships with se5rvice users and carers.
Administrative ability
Good communication skills
Organisational skills.
Commitment to the Council’s Equality Opportunities Policy.
Understanding of the needs of elderly and or disabled people.
Willingness to undertake appropriate training courses.
Empowerment of disabled and or elderly people and their carers.
Mostly office based but could be called on to visit service users as needed. Full Valid Driving Licence
Sole access to vehicle during working hours.