Social Worker - Support for Families (Early Help / Children & Families Social Work)

Social Worker - Support for Families (Early Help / Children & Families Social Work) Location: Cardiff (County Hall) Contract: Temporary Maternity Cover Hours: 37 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 Contract Dates: 15 June 2026 - 14 September 2026 Pay Rates PAYE: £29.45 per hour or Umbrella: £38.58 per hour

Seven Resourcing are currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a Children and Families Social Work service within Cardiff Council's Early Help and Prevention team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Social Worker with experience in early intervention, family support, and children's social care to work within a progressive local authority setting focused on reducing escalation into statutory services.

The successful candidate will join the Support for Families (Early Help) team, delivering targeted support to children, young people, and families. This role is ideal for a Social Worker who is confident in assessment, case management, and multi-agency working within a community-based children's social care environment.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake strengths-based assessments within a Children and Families Social Work / Early Help framework
Develop and implement person-centred family support plans
Deliver direct interventions to families within the community setting
Work collaboratively with multi-agency safeguarding and early intervention partners
Manage a varied caseload within children's social care and early help services
Ensure timely, accurate and compliant case recording in line with statutory requirements
Support prevention of escalation into statutory child protection services
Use professional judgement to identify risk, need and appropriate levels of support
Promote effective safeguarding practice across children and family services
Work flexibly and creatively to improve outcomes for children and families

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration (or equivalent)
Experience within Children's Social Care, Early Help, or Family Support services
Strong background in assessment, safeguarding, and case management
Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency environment (education, health, police, etc.)
Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills
Strong understanding of early intervention and preventative social work practice
Ability to manage complex family situations with confidence and professionalism
Commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families

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