Principal Social Worker - Assessment Team

Sanctuary Personnel
Cardiff
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:

Ensure timely, proportionate, and defensible decision-making at the front door.

Provide oversight of safeguarding thresholds and assessment pathways.

Offer expert consultation on complex, high-risk cases.

Ensure compliance with statutory duties under the Children Act 1989/2004.

Workforce Development and Supervision:

Support recruitment, retention, and development of social work staff.

Lead on ASYE support, mentoring, and progression pathways.

Promote staff wellbeing, reflective practice, and a learning culture.

Work closely with team managers to strengthen supervision quality.

Multi-Agency and Strategic Working:

Represent children's social care at strategic and partnership forums.

Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and early help services.

Contribute to Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) priorities.

Support effective multi-agency information sharing and joint decision-making.

Governance and Compliance:

Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and inspection frameworks (e.g. Ofsted ILACS).

Support preparation for inspections and external reviews.

Contribute to reports for senior leadership and elected members.

Cardiff is not only a fantastic place to work but also an exciting place to live, offering a rich blend of cultural attractions, green spaces, and a vibrant social scene. Whether you enjoy the bustling city life or peaceful countryside, Cardiff offers the best of both worlds for professionals seeking balance and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Apply now to earn up to £48,226 per year as a Principal Social Worker in Cardiff.
Posted 2026-03-16

Recommended Jobs

Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development Qualified Assessor

Gap Personnel
Cardiff

Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development Qualified Assessor Salary: £26,200 – £28,800 Location: Cardiff (Head Office) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Frid…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-24

CNC Programmer

MOXIE PEOPLE
Cardiff

Company: MOXIE PEOPLE Job Type: Permanent Salary: £42000 - £45000 per annum

View Details
Posted 2026-04-02

Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant

Aspire People
Cardiff

Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant - Cardiff & South Wales (Essential) Are you a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Cardiff or across South Wales? Do you want to support…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-23

Associate Manager - Corporate Tax Advisory

Michael Page
Cardiff

Providing comprehensive corporate tax advisory services to clients. Reviewing complex tax returns and making necessary amendments. Assisting in the planning and execution of tax projects. Ma…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-20

Topographic Surveyor / Land Surveyor

Blue Water Recruitment Limited
Cardiff

Blue Water Recruitment are currently looking for a Topographic Surveyor / Land Surveyor for a Marine and Civils compnay based in Cardiff. * Experience carrying out land and coastal surveys using GPS…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-23

Bat Licensed Ecologist

AtkinsRéalis
Cardiff

Job Description At AtkinsRéalis, our award winning team of over 130 ecologists work throughout the UK to deliver a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects that benefit our clients, biod…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-06

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Sphere Solutions
Cardiff

Our client is a well known and well established multi disciplined main contractor with a regional base in Cardiff that carries out a range of new build residential construction projects up to £20 mill…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-17

Principal or Associate Structural Engineer

Crouch Waterfall
Cardiff

Role Title: Principal or Associate Structural Engineer (grade dependent on experience) Location: Cardiff This role is offered by Crouch Waterfall, a subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group. Crouch …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-17

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Involve Recruitment
Cardiff

We are working with a leading civil engineering contractor that has recently secured several five-year clean and wastewater framework contracts across South and West Wales. Due to these major contract…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-13

Technology Manager (Hiring Immediately)

HEOR
Cardiff

HEOR is a leading independent market access consultancy committed to high‑quality work underpinned by scientific and technical rigour. We take genuine pride in supporting clients in navigating comple…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-02