? Qualified Social Worker - Children's Locality Team Location: South Wales Pay Rate: £38 per hour Contract Type: AgencyWe'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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