Qualified Social Worker Childrens Locality

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

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for a Children’s Locality Team in South Wales. The role involves supporting children and families through critical child welfare work. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience and a strong knowledge of safeguarding frameworks. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a chance to join a dynamic team making a real difference.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access to roles across the UK

Streamlined online registration

Referral rewards and bonus incentives

Compliance support

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualified experience, ideally in children’s services.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding frameworks.
• Skilled in report writing and evidence-based assessments.

Responsibilities

• Hold a mixed caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and care proceedings cases.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with other professionals across education, health, and legal services.

Skills

Knowledge of Child Protection legislation

Building trust with children and families

Creative problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Experience in multi-agency working

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Locality Team

Location: South Wales

Pay Rate: £38 per hour

Contract Type: Agency

We’re looking for an experienced and committed Qualified Social Worker to join a Children’s Locality Team in South 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: Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport, Swansea, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Weston-Super-Mare, Neath, Port Talbot, Worcester, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Gloucester, Chepstow, Pontypool, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Portishead 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.