Qualified Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers to join their Fostering Team in South Wales. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, focusing on recruiting and training prospective carers and adopters to meet children's needs. You will conduct assessments, support families, and ensure compliance with social care legislation. This is an exciting chance to make a positive impact on children's lives while collaborating with a dedicated team. If you are passionate about social work and committed to high-quality service delivery, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with UK-wide access

Online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and 4+ years of experience.
• Creative and flexible approach in social work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage caseloads effectively.
• Support and guide unqualified staff and students.

Skills

Child Protection legislation knowledge

Mediation skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

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Qualified Social Worker - Fostering Team

Location: South Wales

Pay rate: £38 per hour

Job Description

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join our Fostering Team in South Wales. You will work in a busy, supportive environment, recruiting, assessing, preparing, and training prospective carers and adopters to meet children's needs, in accordance with legal requirements and guidance.

Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments of prospective carers through individual visits, training, report writing, and presenting cases to panels. You will support carers and adopters, review family placements, and facilitate contact between children and their birth families. Working within social care legislation and local government standards, you will deliver person-centered, safe, and effective social care services, making informed assessments and decisions about interventions.

Using your professional knowledge and communication skills, you will establish and maintain relationships with service users and agencies to ensure needs are met. Your goal will be to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes for children, supporting their growth and well-being, with a focus on protection and efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experience working with children and vulnerable families
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking approach
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with children and families
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary, interagency teams
• At least 4 years of qualified experience

Role Expectations

• Conduct comprehensive risk, protection, and social care assessments
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Utilize specialist communication skills for optimal outcomes
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity
• Support and guide unqualified staff and students

Benefits of Working with Pertemps

• Dedicated consultant with UK-wide access
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more

This role is ideal for candidates traveling from Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Birmingham, Flintshire, Shrewsbury, Leicestershire, Northampton, Denbighshire, Peterborough, Cardiff, Swansea, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, or Newport.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Child Protection, Fostering, Adoption, Children’s and Adult Social Work, Service Management, and more.