Qualified Social Worker – Care and Support Team

Pertemps; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social work recruitment agency in Wales is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a Children's Care and Support Team. The role involves managing a mixed caseload related to Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings, with an emphasis on building relationships and making evidence-based decisions. Ideal candidates should have over 4 years of experience and be proficient in Child Protection legislation. This position offers a flexible working schedule and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK

Prompt, reliable payroll

Referral rewards and bonus incentives

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualified experience, ideally in children's services.
• Confident in multi-agency working and court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Hold a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and care proceedings cases.
• Collaborate with other professionals across education, health, and legal services.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Child Protection legislation

Excellent communication skills

Skilled in building trust with children and families

Creative and solutions-focused approach

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Qualified Social Worker – Care and Support Team
Location: Wales
Pay Rate: £36 per hour
Contract Type: Agency

We’re looking for an experienced and committed Qualified Social Worker to join a Children’s Care and Support Team in Wales — a key role supporting children and families through Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking team where your work truly makes a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Hold a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and care proceedings cases
• Build strong relationships with children and families to drive meaningful change
• Make clear, evidence-based assessments and decisions about the right interventions
• Collaborate with other professionals across education, health, and legal services
• Maintain high standards of practice and statutory compliance

This role includes flexible working – manage your own diary while meeting statutory requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• 4+ years post-qualified experience, ideally in children's services
• Strong knowledge of Child Protection legislation and safeguarding frameworks
• Skilled in building trust with children and families
• Creative, flexible, and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Confident in multi-agency working and court proceedings

Why Pertemps?

We’ll support you every step of the way, offering:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Streamlined registration – fully online
• Referral rewards and bonus incentives
• Ongoing compliance support
• Prompt, reliable payroll

Ideal for candidates travelling from

Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Birmingham, Flintshire, Shrewsbury, Leicestershire, Northampton, Peterborough, Cardiff, Swansea, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, Newport, Liverpool, Prestayn, St Asaph, Deeside, Chester, Holywell, Ellesmere Port, West Kirkby, Birkenhead, Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Wrexham, Llangollen, Denbigh, Abergele, Rhyl and surrounding areas.

Not the right fit?

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work – including MASH, Child Protection, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adults, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge and more.

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Contact us today for more info or to apply directly.