Principal Social Worker - Assessment Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Job Title: Principal Social Worker - Assessment Team
Specialism: Assessment
Location: Cardiff, UK
Salary: £45,091.00 - £48,226.00 Annually
Salary Type: Annual
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

We are seeking an exceptional Principal Social Worker - Assessment Team to join our dynamic team within the Assessment division in the vibrant city of Cardiff, UK. Offering a salary of £45,091.00 - £48,226.00 annually, this full-time role provides an exciting opportunity to influence and shape social work practice in a challenging and rewarding environment. Working here means being part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, strategic insight, and professional growth for its staff. As a central figure in the team, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on children and families throughout Cardiff.

Perks and Benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy a structured work routine with full engagement in your professional field.

• Professional Development: Unlock continuous learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career within the social work landscape.

• Collaborative Work Environment: Be part of a team where your voice matters, and your contributions are pivotal in shaping child welfare strategies.

• Generous Leave: Rejuvenate with ample time off, ensuring you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Community Engagement: Know that your work does not just benefit individuals but the community as a whole, fostering positive change.

What you will do:

Practice Leadership and Quality Assurance:

• Provide professional leadership to social workers within the Assessment Team.

• Promote excellent assessment practice aligned with Working Together to Safeguard Children.

• Lead on practice standards, reflective supervision, and professional decision-making.

• Oversee quality assurance processes, including audits, case reviews, and learning reviews.

Service Development and Improvement:

• Drive service improvement through analysis of performance data, audits, and feedback.

• Embed evidence-based and strengths-based practice models.

• Lead on practice development initiatives and learning from serious incidents or reviews.

• Support the implementation of new policies, procedures, and practice frameworks.

Safeguarding and Threshold Management: