Family Support And Protection Team Social Worker

Hoop Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Social Worker for the Family Support Team in Monmouthshire. The role offers a locum contract of 3-6 months, with a competitive pay rate up to £38.43 per hour. Key responsibilities include managing assessments and legal cases for children and families. Applicants should have at least 6 months of experience and relevant social work qualifications. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Free training sessions

Refer a friend scheme

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered social worker.
• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for children and families requiring social care.
• Complete and progress plans for children's welfare and legal cases.
• Manage high-level statutory interventions including Child Protection.

Skills

Experience in social work

Assessment and planning skills

Ability to prepare legal documentation

Knowledge of Child Protection laws

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Overview

Social Worker – Family Support Team, Monmouthshire. Locum opportunity based in Monmouthshire Social Services' Family Support and Protection Team. Primarily based at Usk with home working encouraged. Initial contract 3-6 months. A driving licence with access to a car is required. Coverage will be for cases in Usk, Monmouth and Abergavenny. Pay rate up to £38.43 per hour umbrella or £30.50 plus holidays.

Why work for Monmouthshire?

• Low caseload — important to encourage satisfaction at work
• Invest in their staff
• Supportive management team
• 1:1 monthly supervision
• Quality training to develop professional and personal skills
• Flexible working conditions

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment and planning for children, young people and their families who require social care involvement to ensure health and well‑being and protection from neglect and abuse
• Complete assessments and progress plans that evidence improvement in the welfare of children and young people within an appropriate time frame
• Preparation of written evidence and progression of the case to legal proceedings
• Caseload includes high level statutory intervention including Child Protection, Private and Public law cases
• Responsible for adoption orders where required

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker
• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England
• Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or willing to apply for a DBS
• 3 years of referencing
• Driving licence with access to a car

Benefits of working with Hoop

• 20 years' experience in the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh‑speaking consultant available on request
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available
• Dedicated support contact
• Twice weekly payroll
• Active supplier to Local Authorities in South/West Wales and South West England
• Free training sessions (CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Birthday gifts
• Wellbeing sessions

Given the nature of the role, applications are welcome from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either Social Care Wales or Social Work England. No sponsorship provided. Please apply only if you meet these criteria.

Contact: Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff for an informal chat. Phone number available on request.