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Social Work Assistant (Grade 6)

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Social Work Assistant (Grade 6)

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: Cardiff Council Service Area: Children's Services / Locality and Child Health and Disability Teams Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 09 November 2026 End Date: 31 January 2027 Duration: 12 weeks Number of Roles: 2

Working Pattern

Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote. Monday to Friday; no weekends.

Location

County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW

Pay

PAYE Rate: £128.78 per day

Job Overview

Cardiff Council is seeking two Social Work Assistants to join its Children's Services Locality and Child Health and Disability (CHAD) Teams. Successful candidates will support the delivery of services to children, working with established teams under the direction of a Principal Social Worker and Team Manager. The role may involve managing a small allocated caseload depending on team requirements.

Important – Please Read Carefully

This is a non-qualified Social Work Assistant position. Candidates must have previous experience working with children, be a car driver, be available to work in Cardiff and be able to start within four weeks of interview. Experience working with children with complex needs is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Children's Services delivery
  • Work within Locality or CHAD teams
  • Assist the social work team
  • Work under the Principal Social Worker and Team Manager
  • Provide support relating to children's services
  • Manage a small allocated caseload where required
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues
  • Follow team guidance and procedures
  • Complete allocated tasks

The exact duties depend on the assigned team.

Essential Experience & Skills

  • Experience working with children
  • Children's support experience
  • Teamworking
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Professional approach
  • Ability to follow guidance
  • Car driver
  • Availability in Cardiff
  • Ability to start within four weeks
  • Hybrid working availability
  • Enhanced DBS eligibility
  • UK right to work

Desirable

  • Experience supporting children with complex needs
  • Child Health and Disability experience
  • Children's Services experience
  • Local authority experience
  • Locality team experience
  • Family support experience
  • Working alongside social workers

Additional Information

Target Interview Date: 26 October 2026. Online, arrangements to be confirmed. Candidate Submission Deadline: 16 October 2026. Maximum CVs per Agency: 3.

Disclaimer

On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

Job Reference: OR119130

Strict Screening Questions

  1. Do you have previous professional experience working directly with children? Please specify your job titles, employers, dates of employment and the nature of the support you provided.
  2. Have you previously worked within Children's Services, a local authority, a children's support service, a school or another professional setting supporting children and families? Please provide details.
  3. Do you have experience working with children with complex needs, disabilities or additional support requirements? If yes, please explain the type of needs you supported and your responsibilities.
  4. Have you previously worked alongside qualified social workers, Principal Social Workers, Team Managers or other children's services professionals? Please describe your experience.
  5. Have you previously managed a small caseload or been responsible for coordinating support for individual children or families? If yes, please explain your responsibilities.
  6. Are you a car driver, and do you hold a valid driving licence? Please confirm whether you have access to a vehicle for work-related travel if required.
  7. Can you work in Cardiff and attend the office three days per week, with two days working remotely?
  8. Are you available to start within four weeks of the interview, provisionally scheduled for 26 October 2026? Please confirm your earliest available start date.
  9. Can you work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, throughout the proposed 12-week assignment?
  10. Are you eligible to work in the UK and able to provide an Enhanced DBS, Confidentiality Agreement, Criminal Convictions Declaration and three years of references/work history?

Skills: Children's Services, Social Work Support, Child Health and Disability, Children's Support, Casework, Family Support, Teamwork, Communication, Driving, Complex Needs

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