Social Worker & Fostering

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

Stable long-term contract | Manageable fostering caseload | Supportive leadership and reflective practice | Hybrid working

If you are an experienced Fostering Social Worker looking for stability, professional respect, and the time to practise well, this role offers a long-term contract within a supportive local authority fostering service in South East Wales. You will work with a balanced caseload and a leadership team that prioritises quality, permanence, and outcomes for children.

This is a service where fostering social work is valued properly. You will have the autonomy to build strong relationships with foster carers, alongside clear processes, regular supervision, and a genuinely child-focused, relationship-based approach to practice.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of £38 per hour.
• Long-term contract of 6 months or more, offering continuity and security.
• Hybrid working options to support work–life balance.
• Manageable caseload designed to allow time for quality practice.
• Regular reflective supervision and supportive management.
• Ongoing access to future contract opportunities through Leaders in Care.
• Dedicated agency support, including regular well-being check-ins.

About the Company

You will be joining a progressive local authority fostering service known for strong leadership, clear decision-making, and a commitment to stable placements and positive outcomes for children. The service is well-resourced and values reflective, ethical social work practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, supervise, and support foster carers to ensure safe and stable placements.
• Contribute to care planning, permanence planning, and safeguarding processes.
• Work collaboratively with children, carers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain high-quality, timely recording in line with statutory and local requirements.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Care Wales.
• Experience within Fostering, Children’s Services, or a relevant statutory social work setting.
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, and Welsh legislation.

If this role sounds aligned with how you want to practice, we would welcome a conversation. You do not need a perfect CV to start that discussion. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.