Home-Based Fostering Social Worker – Disability Care

Cambian Group Plc; Cross Hands; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-site parking

Competitive annual leave

Developmental opportunities

Meetings and peer support

Job summary

TLC Wales Fostering is hiring a Supervising Social Worker to oversee foster placements for children aged 0–18 with disability or medical needs. You will establish and maintain strong relationships with foster carers, children, and social workers, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Role is home-based with travel across East Wales (Newport and Cardiff area) and one day per week in Crosshands. Applicants should be qualified social workers with active registrations and ability to work

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration in the UK.
• Experience of Statutory Childcare and Disability essential.
• Strong communication and inter-agency collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships between TLC, foster parents, children, and social workers.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Travel across East Wales (Newport, Cardiff and surrounding areas) with one day per week in Crosshands.
• Participate in meetings, carers' support days and recruit new carers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary working

Multi-agency liaison

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

TLC Wales Fostering is hiring a Supervising Social Worker to oversee foster placements for children aged 0–18 with disability or medical needs. You will establish and maintain strong relationships with foster carers, children, and social workers, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Role is home-based with travel across East Wales (Newport and Cardiff area) and one day per week in Crosshands. Applicants should be qualified social workers with active registrations and ability to work