Children Social Worker in Cardiff

Company: Randstad Care
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Social Worker – Children In Care, Looked After Children, Children at Risk Cardiff Council

Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker committed to safeguarding children and supporting families? Cardiff Council is looking for a skilled Social Worker to join their Children’s Services team, focusing on Children in Need (CIN), Looked After Children (LAC), and children at risk.

Pay Rate: £39.96 per hour

About the Role:

In this vital role, you will manage a diverse caseload of children and families, undertaking assessments, developing care plans, and implementing interventions to promote the safety and well‑being of children. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Working with Children in Need to provide support and resources.
  • Managing cases for Looked After Children, ensuring their needs are met and their development is promoted.
  • Responding to and assessing situations where children are at risk, implementing robust safeguarding plans.
  • Collaborating with multi‑agency partners to deliver comprehensive, child‑centred services.
  • Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for case conferences, reviews, and court proceedings where necessary.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A Social Work Degree or equivalent relevant degree.
  • At least 2 years of post‑qualifying experience working with children in the UK.
  • Registered with Social Care Wales.
  • An up‑to‑date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Benefits of Working with Us:

  • Dedicated Consultant: Your single point of contact to assist you throughout your placement.
  • Accredited Training: Stay current with essential training including manual handling, health and safety at work, conflict management, and safeguarding vulnerable adults/children.
  • Weekly Payroll: Receive your pay consistently and promptly.
  • Competitive Pay Rates: Enjoy attractive hourly rates.
  • Flexible Shifts: Opportunities for both full‑time and part‑time work.
  • Top Local Authority: Work with a leading local authority in Cardiff.
  • Weekly Mailers: Keep up‑to‑date with new local posts and opportunities.
  • Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply).

Interested?

For more details or to apply, call or email.

Seize this opportunity to advance your career in social work with Randstad and Cardiff Council. Apply now to make a difference!

Randstad – Where Your Skills and Passion Shine!

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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Posted: July 17th, 2026