Social Worker - Looked After Children

Up to £40 P/H | Flexible Working | Supportive Team | South of Wales | Commutable | Condensed Hours possible

We are currently working with a large, well-structured local authority in South Wales seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Care Experienced Team. This is a pivotal role ensuring stability, permanency, and ongoing safeguarding for children in care, supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The vision of the team is to facilitate a multi-agency team around the family to develop and create permanency for children, that helps keep children safe, happy and healthy, supporting relationships and helping children to make sense of their past and current experiences. We will do all of this to build a positive future for the child.

Key Benefits:

• Long-term contract offering consistency and stability
• Well-established team with clear processes and manageable caseloads
• Supportive management and experienced senior practitioners
• Ongoing access to training and reflective supervision
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
• Competitive pay rates
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a colleague
• Priority access to future opportunities through Leaders in Care
• Regular check-ins to ensure your well-being and support needs are met

About You:

• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Care Wales
• Previous experience in a Looked After Children / Children in Care / Permanency Team essential
• Confident working within statutory frameworks and court processes
• Strong care planning, direct work, and report-writing skills
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding and the needs of children in care
• Able to work effectively with multi-agency partners to secure positive outcomes for children

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