Social Worker - Intake & Assessment

About the Service

Intake and Assessment is a fast paced and exciting team. Due to Cardiff’s demography the work is diverse and progressive.

Practitioners undertake Well‑being and S assessments and provide short term interventions to support families to increase safety within the home.

Practitioners hold cases for a short period of time; long‑term work is generally transferred at the first planning meeting.

The Team are on a duty rota for one week in every three, meaning you have the opportunity to plan and record your work in a structured and organised way.

With effect from start of April, these roles attract a market supplement of £, (full time equivalent). (£, - £,). This payment is reviewed on a monthly basis.

The posts are permanent and will be based in the Initial Response Team, within Intake & Assessment.

As a Social Worker you may also be involved in care and private law proceedings.

Cardiff Intake and Assessment Teams are established with experienced staff who support each other during challenging times.

Cardiff works creatively under the Signs of Safety model for the best possible outcomes for families.

Agency personnel are valued by Cardiff Council.

Training opportunities are available to everyone to ensure continued professional development.

Benefits offered

Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer.

• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at days per year to a maximum of days per year after years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of days.
• Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you
• Hybrid working – supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home
• Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.

This is just some of what Cardiff has to offer. Take a look at our Social Work website for more information about all our benefits and hear from some of our social workers, talking about why Cardiff is the place to be.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of:

• assessment, care planning, person centre planning and care management skills
• working actively with all partners to identify and meet individuals care support needs.
• will be a registered Social Worker and have excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and be a good team player, have excellent communication & organisation skills and have IT skills.