Principal Social Worker - Care and Support Team - Powys - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Principal Social Worker for the Care and Support Team. This full-time role involves leading social work practice, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality safeguarding measures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work and experience in multi-agency collaboration, contributing to a supportive professional environment in the picturesque region of Powys.

Benefits

Professional development workshops

Flexible hourly pay

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team of social workers.
• Strong understanding of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
• Ability to handle complex safeguarding matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model best practices within the Care and Support Team.
• Provide mentorship and reflective supervision to social workers.
• Oversee the quality of assessments and case decision-making.
• Support the development of team-wide practices.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for safeguarding.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Child-centred interventions

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Professional Social Work Qualification

Job description

Principal Social Worker – Care and Support Team

Overview

Join Powys Children’s Services as a Principal Social Worker within the Care and Support Team—a pivotal role designed for an experienced practitioner ready to lead, influence, and elevate social work practice. This full-time, ongoing locum position offers an excellent hourly rate and the opportunity to drive high standards across statutory children’s services in one of the most beautiful regions of Wales.

As the Principal Social Worker, you’ll deliver expert guidance, champion strengths-based practice, and ensure that interventions remain child-centred, evidence-informed, and fully aligned with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

Full-Time Role: Immerse yourself fully in a leadership position that offers professional satisfaction and meaningful impact.

Hourly Pay: Enjoy the transparency and flexibility of hourly earnings, supporting a balanced working rhythm.

Professional Development: Access workshops, training, peer learning, and ongoing CPD to support your specialist growth.

Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with a broad spectrum of multi-agency partners, strengthening integrated working.

Beautiful Location: Experience the scenic surroundings and community warmth that make Powys a fantastic place to live and work.

What You Will Do

Lead on professional standards within the Care and Support Team, modelling and promoting best practice.

Provide expert mentorship, guidance, and reflective supervision to Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and Newly Qualified Social Workers.

Oversee the quality of assessments, plans, direct work, and case decision-making across the service.

Offer specialist consultation on complex safeguarding matters, high-risk decision-making, and escalated concerns.

Support induction, training, and ongoing development of new and existing staff, identifying team-wide practice needs.

Work closely with the Team Manager on service planning, quality assurance, and performance monitoring.

Build effective partnerships across agencies—including police, health, and education—to strengthen collaborative safeguarding practice.

Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of new policies, tools, and procedures to continuously improve service delivery.

Why Work in Powys?

Powys offers an exceptional quality of life—stunning landscapes, peaceful rural living, tight-knit communities, and a supportive professional environment. With a strong focus on innovation and reflective practice, it’s an ideal place to develop your leadership career while enjoying space, tranquillity, and natural beauty.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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