Fostering Social Worker — Hybrid Role, Stable Contract

Community Care Live; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority fostering service in South East Wales is seeking an experienced Fostering Social Worker for a long-term contract. This role offers competitive pay, manageable caseloads, and the opportunity to work within a supportive leadership framework focused on quality child-focused practice. The successful candidate will assess and support foster carers while maintaining high standards of care planning and safeguarding. You will enjoy hybrid working options and ongoing professional support.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate of £38 per hour

Long-term contract of 6 months or more

Manageable caseload

Regular reflective supervision

Dedicated agency support

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Care Wales.
• Experience within Fostering or relevant statutory social work setting.
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess, supervise, and support foster carers.
• Contribute to care planning and safeguarding processes.
• Work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain high-quality, timely recording.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Experience in Fostering

Knowledge of Welsh legislation

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Registration with Social Care Wales

Job description

A local authority fostering service in South East Wales is seeking an experienced Fostering Social Worker for a long-term contract. This role offers competitive pay, manageable caseloads, and the opportunity to work within a supportive leadership framework focused on quality child-focused practice. The successful candidate will assess and support foster carers while maintaining high standards of care planning and safeguarding. You will enjoy hybrid working options and ongoing professional support.