Social Worker

Pertemps; Abertillery; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Wales seeks a skilled Social Worker for a 26-week contract in Children’s Services. This role involves conducting assessments, managing care plans, and advocating for vulnerable families in Blaenau Gwent. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive pay and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Agency support benefits

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Proven social work experience, ideally in Children’s Services.
• Registered with Social Care Wales; eligibility to work in the UK.
• Welsh language skills (or willingness to learn basic greetings) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social work assessments and manage care plans.
• Write clear, concise reports for courts and safeguarding reviews.
• Promote independence and advocate for service users' best interests.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care management

Advocacy skills

Education

CQSW, Diploma, or BA Honours in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: High Street, Blaina, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3BN
Contract: 30th May 2025 – 28th November 2025 (26 Weeks)
Hours: 37 hours/week, Monday–Friday (Flexible Scheduling)
Pay: £30.50/hour (PAYE) or £40.09/hour (Limited/Umbrella) + agency support benefits

Are you a skilled Social Worker ready to make a lasting impact on children and families in Blaenau Gwent? Join Network Recruitment Wales – NRW People and provide enhanced social work support within Children’s Services over a 26-week contract. Earn a competitive rate, empower vulnerable families, and grow professionally—all with the backing of a leading Welsh agency.

Why This Role?
Transform Lives: Support children and families in Blaenau Gwent, helping them achieve independence and exercise their choices.
Meaningful Work: Manage a caseload within Children’s Services, ensuring high-quality assessments, care plans, and advocacy.
Professional Growth: Access supervision, training, and personal development opportunities to enhance your social work skills.
Welsh Pride: Contribute to a vital role in Blaenau Gwent with an agency committed to local communities and social care excellence.

What You’ll Do:
Conduct social work assessments and manage care plans, ensuring compliance with legislation, national standards, and Blaenau Gwent policies.
Empower service users by promoting independence, providing advice on available services, and advocating for their best interests.
Write clear, concise reports for various audiences, including courts and safeguarding reviews, and represent Social Services in multi-disciplinary settings.
Coordinate and monitor care plans, involving service users, carers, and partner agencies, and ensure effective reviews and outcomes.
Adhere to health, safety, and equality policies, supporting anti-discriminatory practices and safeguarding responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For:
Skills: Strong assessment, care management, and advocacy skills, with the ability to write clear reports for diverse audiences.
Qualities: Empathetic, organised, and committed to empowering service users, with a focus on safeguarding and equality.
Experience: Proven social work experience, ideally in Children’s Services, with knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
Requirements: CQSW, Diploma, or BA Honours in Social Work; registered with Social Care Wales; eligibility to work in the UK.
Bonus Points: Experience in court or safeguarding settings; Welsh language skills (or willingness to learn basic greetings).

Why Choose NRW People?
At Network Recruitment Wales, we’re your career partners:
Local Expertise: We know Wales inside out, placing you in roles that matter with Blaenau Gwent Social Services.
Seamless Support: From start to finish, we’ve got you covered with top-notch agency care, including IR35 guidance.
Great Rates: Earn £30.50/hour (PAYE) or £40.09/hour (Limited/Umbrella) with the flexibility of a 26-week contract and additional support benefits.

Ready to Apply?
This 26-week contract starts 30th May 2025, offering 37 hours/week in a role that transforms lives in Blaenau Gwent. If you’re ready to bring your social work expertise to Children’s Services, send your CV and a quick note to [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail]) or call Josh Brunsdon at [Your Phone Number]. Act fast—applications close soon!