Fostering Social Worker

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employee package

22.4% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday, increasing to 32 after 5 years

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Smart Spend discounts

Job summary

A local government organization in Neath is seeking a Mid-Senior level Fostering Social Worker to join their team. This full-time position offers a mobile hybrid working environment, allowing flexibility to work from home and various Council workplaces. Key responsibilities include responding to fostering enquiries, home visits, and supporting Connected Carers. Candidates should have a recognized social work qualification and relevant experience in child care court proceedings. The role provides a competitive benefits package that includes a strong pension contribution and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• At least two years post-qualifying experience in social work.
• Experience in child care court proceedings and assessing foster carers.
• Recognised Social Work Qualification (Degree/Diploma or equivalent).
• Recognised Social Work Qualification (Degree/Diploma or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Respond to fostering enquiries and carry out initial home visits.
• Complete mainstream fostering assessments and Connected Carer assessments.
• Support Connected Carers and contribute to Friends and Family Placements.
• Work flexibly with a blend of home working, office meetings, and community visits.

Skills

Experience in child care court proceedings

Strong knowledge of trauma and therapeutic approaches

Post-qualifying experience in social work

Social work registration

Education

Recognised Social Work Qualification (Degree/Diploma or equivalent)

Registration with the Care Council for Wales

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Fostering Social Worker

Permanent

Neath Civic Centre, Neath, SA11 3QZ

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

What You will Do

• Respond to fostering enquiries and carry out initial home visits
• Complete mainstream fostering assessments and Connected Carer assessments
• Support Connected Carers and contribute to Friends and Family Placements
• Work flexibly with a blend of home working, office meetings, and community visits

We are Looking For

• At least two years post-qualifying experience in social work
• Experience in child care court proceedings and assessing foster carers
• Strong knowledge of trauma and therapeutic approaches
• Recognised Social Work Qualification (Degree/Diploma or equivalent)
• Registration with the Care Council for Wales

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an established, experienced, and supportive team
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and carers in our community

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that there is life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

Ready to Apply?

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal chat, contact Jo Goodwin, Team Manager on 01639 685866 or email [e-mail]

DBS requirements

• This post is subject to an enhanced with child barred list DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider and Administrative

Industries

Government Administration

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