Leaving Care Social Worker Rhondda Cynon Taff

Hoop Social Work; Aberdare, Pontypridd; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rh​ondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Team on an initial 6-month contract. The team operates across Aberdare and Pontypridd with hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days remote).

The role focuses on young people aged 14–18, including care-experienced individuals, covering CASP, safeguarding and child exploitation. Applicants should have UK social work registration and driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK experience as a registered Social Worker.
• Current registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS with Update Service or willingness to apply.
• 3 years' reference history.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people aged 14–18 in the Leaving Care Team.
• Manage a varied caseload including safeguarding and child protection.
• Undertake work related to CASP and child exploitation.
• Collaborate with families and partner agencies to support outcomes for young people leaving care.

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Leaving Care Team

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
6-month contract | Full time | Hybrid working
£30.50 PAYE / £38.43 Umbrella per hour

Hoop Social Work is currently recruiting for an experiencedQualified Social Worker to join a Leaving Care Team within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council on an initial 6 month contract.

This is a frontline role working with young people aged 14–18, including care-experienced young people and those approaching leaving care. The role will involve working across a range of complex areas, including CASP, child protection, exploitation and safeguarding.

Previous experience of working with adolescents and/or care leavers would be desirable, although candidates with strong frontline children's social work experience will also be considered.

The team is based across Aberdare and Pontypridd, with hybrid working available. Typically, you can expect to work 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely.

The role

• Working within a busy frontline Leaving Care Team

• Supporting young people aged 14–18

• Working with care-experienced young people and those preparing for adulthood

• Managing a varied caseload, including safeguarding and child protection

• Undertaking work relating to CASP and child exploitation

• Working closely with young people, families and partner agencies

• Contributing to positive outcomes for young people as they move towards greater independence

To apply for this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience working in the UK as a registered Social Worker

• A recognised Social Work qualification

• Current registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England

• An Enhanced DBS, registered on the Update Service, or be happy to apply for one

• 3 years' reference history

• A full driving licence and access to a car

• A full driving licence and access to a car

Due to the nature of this role, we can only consider applications from candidates who hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current professional registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.