Social Work Assistant – Cardiff

Description

Social Work Assistant Cardif

Location: Cardiff

Hours: Monday to Friday (37 hours)

Salary: GBP120 – GBP125 Per Day

Contract: 3–Month Contract (with potential extension)

Make a Difference Supporting People in Your Community

Cardiff is looking for a Social Work Assistant to join our supportive Adult Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with transferable skills from care, support work, customer–facing roles, community work, health, education, housing, or similar who is passionate about helping others.

You do not need to be a qualified social worker to apply.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, and supporting individuals to live independently, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Role

As a Social Work Assistant, you will support older adults and individuals receiving mental health services by:

Providing person–centred, strengths–based support

Helping people identify their goals and what matters to them

Assisting with wellbeing and basic risk assessments (full training provided)

Supporting social workers with care and treatment planning

Managing a small caseload appropriate to your experience

Visiting people in their homes or community settings

Encouraging independence, resilience, and recovery

Working closely with families, carers, and professionals

Keeping clear, accurate records of the work you carry out

Participating in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training

You will be part of a friendly, supportive team that works together to improve the wellbeing of older adults and vulnerable individuals in Cardiff.

Who We re Looking For

You don t need previous social care experience but it s helpful. We welcome people from roles such as:

Care assistants / support workers

Customer service or call–handling

Community or youth workers

Housing / homelessness support

Teaching assistants

Healthcare roles

Volunteering or community engagement

Any role involving people–facing support, problem solving, or safeguarding awareness

What matters most is that you are:

Empathetic, patient, and able to build positive relationships

A good communicator and listener

Organised and able to manage your time

Confident working independently and as part of a team

Willing to learn and develop new skills

Able to maintain confidentiality and follow procedures

Training, supervision, and ongoing development will be provided.

Why Join Us?

A supportive, inclusive working environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

The chance to gain valuable experience in social care

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people s lives

Flexible working across community locations

Experience that could lead to Social Worker training pathways

Safeguarding & Professional Standards

This role involves working with vulnerable adults, so you will need to follow Cardiff safeguarding policies and attend relevant training.

You ll also follow the Social Care Wales Code of Practice and uphold professional standards at all times.

Ready to Apply?

If you re caring, motivated, and looking for a rewarding role where every day makes a difference we d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey supporting communities across Cardiff.

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