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Senior Social Work Practitioner – Children’s Locality Team

Location: South Wales

Pay Rate: £41 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport, Swansea, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Weston-Super-Mare, Neath, Port Talbot, Worcester, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Gloucester, Chepstow, Pontypool, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Portishead, Blaenau Gwent and surrounding areas.

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.