Social Worker

My Social Work News; Hengoed; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is searching for a committed Social Worker specialising in fostering in Hengoed. This role offers both full-time and part-time positions, allowing flexibility to balance work and personal life. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for recruiting and supporting foster carers and ensuring high-quality care for children. Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of families. Join a vibrant team in a beautiful location.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Competitive Hourly Rate

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, particularly in fostering.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, assess, and support foster carers.
• Deliver services to children and families based on assessed needs.
• Provide high-quality assessments and care management.
• Collaborate with other professionals for integrated care.

Skills

Recruiting and training foster carers

Assessing children's needs

Collaboration with professionals

Care management

Job description

um Social Worker – Fostering Team in Hengoed

Earning £38.15 hourly. This ongoing opportunity offers both full-time and part-time positions, providing you with a dynamic and rewarding role in the fostering sector.

Join our vibrant team as a Social Worker specialising in fostering, where you will engage with a community other professionals envy. This is your chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in Hengoed, benefiting from the flexibility and variety that locum work provides. Your role will not only empower carers and improve outcomes for children living away from home, but you will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to a vital service.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Working Hours: Choose between full-time or part-time roles to suit your lifestyle and other commitments.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Enjoy a substantial hourly rate, recognising the valuable contribution you make every day.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing learning opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Work-Life Balance: With locum work, savour the freedom to balance work and personal life like never before.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with a range of professionals and expand your professional network in the sector.

What you will do

• Recruit, train, assess, and support foster carers to ensure a nurturing environment for children away from home.
• Deliver services to children and families based on their assessed needs and in accordance with statutory requirements and the agreed assessment plan.
• Provide high-quality assessments and/or care management to children and families requiring ongoing intervention and support.
• Collaborate with other professionals to deliver integrated care solutions tailored to each child’s needs.

Hengoed is an exceptional place to live and work. Nestled in the heart of the Welsh valleys, it offers a perfect blend of stunning landscapes and a warm, welcoming community. You will find an excellent quality of life here, with plenty of local activities and convenient access to major cities. Embrace the opportunity to enrich lives in Hengoed while enjoying everything this wonderful location has to offer.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award‑winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Apply now if you are a Social Worker specialising in fostering and want to join a supportive team where you can make a real difference to children and families while enjoying flexibility, competitive pay, and ongoing opportunities.