Principal Social Worker (Grade 9)

Cardiff Council
Contract, Full Time Cardiff, Wales Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
June 05, 2026
Location:
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Job Description


Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £33.00

We are looking for a Principal Social Worker which will focus on Court Work.

You will be a case holding social worker working with approximately 10/11 children (4/5 families) who are subject to care proceedings. You will be responsible for all aspects of the case management including statutory visiting, care planning and review, and court.

You will work with children and their families to assist in decision making for Children to remain at home or return home to their parents. Assessments will need to consider the current risks and associated protective factors whilst also identifying the likelihood of sustained change within the child’s timescales.

You will have experience of working with children subject to care proceedings and th...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Posted: June 05, 2026
Deadline: July 15, 2026