Social Work Assistant / Support Worker

Randstad · Cardiff, Wales

Social Work Assistant / Support Worker at Randstad, based in Cardiff, Wales. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Cardiff, Wales
Contract
Permanent
Posted
10 hours ago
Closes
12 Jan 2027
Sector
Support Worker

Reference PR-1556234

About the role

Social Work Assistant / Support Worker - Children's Services

Location: Cardiff, Wales
Rate: Competitive, depending on experience


We are recruiting experienced Social Work Assistants to join Cardiff Children's Services, supporting the Locality and Child Health and Disability (CHAD) Teams.


This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and supportive team, working alongside the Team Manager and Principal Social Worker (PSW) to help deliver services to children and families.


The successful candidates will support children and families, manage an allocated caseload where required, and contribute to promoting positive outcomes for children.



Essential Requirements
  • Must be a car driver and have access to transport.
  • Must be available to work in Cardiff.
  • Must be able to start within four weeks of interview.
  • Previous experience working with children is essential.


Desirable Experience
  • Experience working with children with complex needs.
  • Experience supporting children and families within social care services.
  • Experience working within Locality or Child Health and Disability Teams.


Benefits
  • Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.
  • Access to accredited training opportunities.
  • Weekly payroll with competitive rates.
  • Flexible working options, where available.
  • Regular job updates.
  • Refer-a-friend scheme - earn up to £300 (T&Cs apply).


Interested?

If you have experience working with children and are interested in this opportunity in Cardiff, we would love to hear from you.


Call us on [phone removed] to find out more or discuss your application.


Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.


experience

Children services


skills

be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred


qualifications

college


education

Degree in health and social care,diploma level 1 i

Reference: PR-1556234 · Posted 10 hours ago · Closes 12 Jan 2027 · Listed via Randstad

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