Child Health and Disability Social Worker (CHAD)

A South Wales Local Authority are looking to recruit a Child Health and Disability Social Worker to join their team.

They are at the forefront of developing pioneering social care services that are designed to make a real impact - both now and into the future.

You will be at the centre of helping them shape and deliver these services.

What is offered to you as a Child Health and Disability Social Worker (CHAD):

• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per year to a maximum of 32 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.


• Their working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you


• Hybrid working - supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home


• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.


• a market supplement reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

Your responsibilities as a Child Health and Disability Social Worker (CHAD):

• To assess needs, risks and options, taking into account legal and other requirements, including child protection and protection of vulnerable adults.


• To assist users to enhance their independence and coping skills.


• To work actively with carers to identify and meet their support needs.


• To manage and prioritise the workload, carry out duties using accountable professional judgement.


• To offer specific advice to social workers and other care professionals in areas of specialist knowledge.

Requirements of you as Child Health and Disability Social Worker (CHAD):

• Have a relevant professional qualification in Social Work.


• Registration with the Care Council for Wales or equivalent

Location: Cardiff

Salary scale: £41,000 to £45,550 d.o.e + Benefits

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement


• Application form enhancement


• Access to many jobs in the market


• I am a dedicated consultant that will work endlessly to assure the whole process is a smooth running as possible


• Interview preparation assistance


• Expert consultation


• Questions answered


• Offer negotiation

I am also offering a referral bonus of £250.00 to anyone who refers a social work professional to our agency that is successfully placed.

Please feel free to contact me anytime on 07425 728 375 or dwalsh@charecruitment.com to discuss the above or other opportunities that you would like me to seek for you.