Principal Social Worker Opportunities - Children''s Services - Cardiff Council We are currently recruiting for two experienced Principal Social Worker positions within Children''s Services for Cardiff Council. • Principal Social Worker - MASH • Principal Social Worker - Intake and Assessment Pay Rate: £41.58 Umbrella Full-time preferred Agile and flexible working available These are fantastic opportunities for experienced frontline practitioners looking to step into a leadership role where you can support practice development, lead on decision making, and help shape high-quality safeguarding services for children and young people. Principal Social Worker - MASH This is a fast-paced and rewarding role within MASH, supporting the Team Manager in delivering high-quality safeguarding responses using the Signs of Safety approach. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting and supervising a small sub-team under the guidance of the Team Manager • Leading on staff development and supervision • Chairing and managing high-risk Strategy Meetings on a rota basis • Supporting with referral "ragging", allocations, and authorising assessments • Working closely with partner agencies to promote effective multi-agency safeguarding practice • Supporting service development and participating in Task Force Groups • Making confident, timely decisions within pressured safeguarding timescales This role requires strong experience in risk assessment, safeguarding decision making, and the ability to wo