Social Worker

My Social Work News; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social work agency is seeking a Social Worker for the Children & Families Team in Blaenau Gwent, UK. The role offers flexibility in hours and a competitive pay rate of £40.09 per hour. Candidates will conduct assessments and manage caseloads to empower service users and ensure effective interventions. The ideal applicant will have experience in children's social care and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Hourly Pay

Agile Working

Professional Development

Supportive Environment

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s social care.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Commitment to ongoing supervision and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive social work assessments.
• Manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Develop and implement care plans.
• Prepare written reports for court and reviews.
• Collaborate with partner agencies.

Skills

Comprehensive social work assessments

Care management

Person-centered approaches

Report writing for court proceedings

Advocacy for service users

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker – Children & Families Team
Specialism: Children’s Social Care
Location: Blaenau Gwent, UK
Salary: £40.09 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing Locum (Full Time / Part Time – 37 hours per week)

Take the next step in your social work career with this exciting opportunity to join the Children & Families Team in Blaenau Gwent. This locum role offers flexibility to work either full time or part time, ensuring a healthy work-life balance that fits your lifestyle. With a competitive hourly rate of £40.09, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and the local community while developing your professional expertise within a supportive environment.

Perks and Benefits:

Hourly Pay: Enjoy the financial flexibility of hourly pay, ensuring you are rewarded for every hour of your dedication and skill.

Agile Working: Benefit from hybrid and flexible working arrangements that support your personal and professional commitments.

Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and training designed to enhance your practice.

Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and compassionate team that values your input and prioritises wellbeing.

Work-Life Balance: Choose full-time or part-time hours that align with your lifestyle and personal goals.

What You Will Do:

Carry out comprehensive social work assessments and care management in accordance with local authority procedures.

Manage a varied caseload, ensuring timely and effective interventions for children and families.

Empower service users to achieve independence and informed decision-making through person-centred approaches.

Develop, implement, and review care and support plans, engaging service users, carers, and multi-agency partners.

Prepare detailed written reports for court proceedings, case reviews, and safeguarding meetings.

Advocate for service users, ensuring their rights and needs are represented across professional settings.

Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, coordinated services that safeguard and promote wellbeing.

Commit to ongoing supervision and development, maintaining high professional standards and practice integrity.

Set in the heart of South Wales, Blaenau Gwent offers a stunning landscape of rolling hills, close-knit communities, and a strong sense of local pride. It’s a place where social work truly makes a difference—where your work directly contributes to improving lives while you enjoy a welcoming and inspiring environment. Discover a rewarding career in an area that combines natural beauty with professional purpose.

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