Adult Social Worker – Contact & Assessment Team Location: Cardiff - Various locations Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week, 12 week contract - potential to be extended Rate: £24.56 UMB per hour (£18.85 PAYE)

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a busy Contact & Assessment Team within Adult Services for Cardiff Council. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with vulnerable adults, supporting them to maintain independence, manage risk, and access appropriate services. You will play a key role at the front door of services, undertaking assessments, managing referrals, and ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met.

 Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments of need, risk, and eligibility in line with current legislation Manage a varied caseload, prioritising competing demands effectively Work within safeguarding frameworks to protect vulnerable adults Develop and implement care and support plans Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and internal teams Participate in duty rotas and decision-making forums Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and reports Monitor and review care packages to ensure positive outcomes Requirements Qualified Social Worker with relevant degree or equivalent Current registration with Social Care Wales Strong working knowledge of:

The Social Services and Wellbeing Act The Mental Cap...