Join our dynamic Emergency Duty Team (EDT) as a Principal Social Worker.
Are you a passionate and experienced social worker ready to take on a role in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Our Emergency Duty Team is at the forefront of providing urgent social care support to individuals and families in crisis. The EDT service provides an out‑of‑hours response to emergencies and other social work matters that cannot safely be left until the next working day. It is a regional partnership between the Vale of Glamorgan Council and Cardiff Council, working collaboratively with partner agencies and other emergency services.
We are looking for committed individuals to join our team at an exciting time of service development.
About the job
As an EDT Principal Social Worker you will safeguard and uphold the rights of children, young people and adults, working in a strength‑based, preventative way. In a rewarding, diverse but complex environment you will handle cases from child protection to Mental Health Act assessments, making decisions that meet each individual’s needs to achieve optimum outcomes. You will promote equality and inclusion for all citizens, working closely with the Police, Health professionals and other agencies.
What we offer
- Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.
- Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Support: A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Flexibility: A role that offers variety and the chance to work on the front lines of social care.
- Competitive salary: Includes a market supplement (currently £3,000 full‑time equivalent, reviewed annually), AMHP allowance (up to £2,800 pro‑rata for qualified candidates) and night, weekend and shift allowances for unsocial hours.
- Contract hours: 18.5 hours per week, part‑time permanent, part of a rolling rota with additional shift, weekend and night payments.
- Annual leave: 28 days per year (up to 33 days after 5 years) with option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
- Hybrid working: Flexibility to deliver your role from visits, office or home.
- Pension: Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund (Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Training and development: Excellent opportunities provided by a dedicated social care training team.
- Mentorship: Regular formal and informal supervision from the EDT Service Manager.
What we are looking for from you
Qualifications: A degree in Social Work or an equivalent qualification and registration with Social Care Wales are essential. Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status is desirable; applicants without AMHP can be supported to train for it.
Experience: Qualified Social Workers with safeguarding experience in adults and children. Ability to assess risks and complex needs of vulnerable individuals and to work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies.
Expertise: Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, commitment to ongoing professional development, excellent assessment and analytical skills, and the ability to make sound risk assessments and decisions in crisis situations.
Resilience: Ability to remain calm, effective, and solve problems under pressure. High standards of professional practice, good record keeping, ICT competence and prompt handover to daytime services.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, building relationships and influencing others. Effective collaboration with service users, colleagues, senior management and professional bodies.
Additional language skills, Welsh or other community languages, will be considered an advantage.
Additional information
This is a part‑time position, 18.5 hours per week.
From 1 April 2021 the post attracted a market supplement of £3,000 per annum full‑time equivalent, reviewed annually.
Requires a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check and registration with Social Care Wales.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh; applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English ones.
The Council does not accept CVs as an application for the post. When completing the supporting information section, please refer to the job specification and person specification on the Council website.
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