Principal Social Worker - Intake & Assessment Location: Cardiff (County Hall) PAYE: £31.71 per hour | Umbrella: £41.58 per hour Contract Type: Temporary / Locum (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 08/06/2026 - 07/09/2026
Seven Resourcing is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Social Worker to join an Intake and Assessment team within Cardiff Council's People & Communities Directorate.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Social Worker , Advanced Practitioner , or Principal Social Worker with strong experience in Child Protection , Intake & Assessment , and Safeguarding Social Work to take on a leadership role within a fast-paced and dynamic service.
The Intake and Assessment team in Cardiff is a busy and progressive service, working with a diverse population and managing complex safeguarding concerns. The team delivers high-quality, timely interventions to support children and families at the earliest stage of need.
Role Overview As Principal Social Worker, you will play a key leadership role within the Intake and Assessment team, supporting practice development, performance improvement, and safeguarding outcomes. You will hold a protected caseload while also providing professional guidance, supervision, and support to social workers within the team.
You will work closely with the Team Manager to embed the Signs of Safety approach and ensure consistently high standards of practice across assessments and interventions.
Key Responsibilities
Carry a protected caseload of complex Intake and Assessment cases
Undertake Well-being assessments and Section 47 (S47) Child Protection enquiries
Lead on practice development and quality assurance within the team
Provide supervision and professional support to social workers
Support the implementation of the Signs of Safety practice model
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children
Contribute to strategy discussions, planning meetings, and case conferences
Support short-term interventions aimed at improving family safety and outcomes
Assist in developing and improving service delivery and practice standards Requirements Essential: Qualified Social Worker with Social Care Wales registration
Significant post-qualifying experience in Children's Services
Strong experience in Intake & Assessment, Safeguarding, or Child Protection
Proven ability to manage complex cases and make sound professional judgements
Experience supervising or mentoring social work staff
Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and practice frameworks Desirable: Experience working within Signs of Safety model
Previous experience in a senior or advanced practitioner role
Strong multi-agency working experience Why Work with Seven Resourcing? At Seven Resourcing, we go beyond recruitment. With nearly a decade of industry experience, over 3,000 five-star reviews, and award-winning support, we're dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. We provide access to meaningful roles, ongoing development opportunities, and continuous support every step of the way.
Undertake Well-being assessments and Section 47 (S47) Child Protection enquiries
Lead on practice development and quality assurance within the team
Provide supervision and professional support to social workers
Support the implementation of the Signs of Safety practice model
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children
Contribute to strategy discussions, planning meetings, and case conferences
Support short-term interventions aimed at improving family safety and outcomes
Assist in developing and improving service delivery and practice standards Requirements Essential: Qualified Social Worker with Social Care Wales registration
Significant post-qualifying experience in Children's Services
Strong experience in Intake & Assessment, Safeguarding, or Child Protection
Proven ability to manage complex cases and make sound professional judgements
Experience supervising or mentoring social work staff
Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and practice frameworks Desirable: Experience working within Signs of Safety model
Previous experience in a senior or advanced practitioner role
Strong multi-agency working experience Why Work with Seven Resourcing? At Seven Resourcing, we go beyond recruitment. With nearly a decade of industry experience, over 3,000 five-star reviews, and award-winning support, we're dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. We provide access to meaningful roles, ongoing development opportunities, and continuous support every step of the way.
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