Social Worker - Looked After Children Job at Pertemps Network Group (South Wales)

Social Worker Children's Case Management

Shropshire Council’s Children’s Social Care and Safeguarding service is growing....

Location

United Kingdom , Shrewsbury

Salary:

39862.00 - 49282.00 GBP / Year

Shropshire Council

Expiration Date

January 11, 2026

Requirements

Qualified or soon-to-be-qualified children's social worker
DBS Required

Job Responsibility

Varied caseload
Working with children and families to ensure children are safe and happy in the long-term
Hold a family through to permanence (closure, step down to Early Help, adoption or transfer to the Looked After Children team)

What we offer

£5,000 retention payment (after two years)
Local government pension scheme
Positive and supportive access to visible managers
High-quality, regular supervision
A restorative, relationship-based practice model
A warm and nurturing work environment
Mutual respect at all levels
An excellent training programme
Great opportunities for progression
Strong relationships with partner organisations

Fulltime

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Children's Social Worker

To ensure the timely identification of children in need, children at risk, child...

Location

United Kingdom , South Wales

Salary:

38.43 GBP / Hour

Pertemps Network Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Registered with Social Care Wales
At least 3 years post qualifying experience as a social worker
Have not left a Local Authority permanent contract within Wales in the last 6 months
A degree in Social Work or equivalent
Completed relevant post-qualifying training
Enhanced DBS check
Excellent communication and written skills

Job Responsibility

Ensure the timely identification of children in need, children at risk, children with a disability, children being looked after, care leavers and homeless young people
Assist people to resolve difficulties in their lives and to enhance their independence and coping skills through telephone discussion and identification and sign posting to the most relevant services
Contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk
Work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to empower clients to speak for themselves

What we offer

Friendly and dedicated consultant with expert knowledge
Access to a wide variety of roles across England and Wales
Access to roles exclusive to Pertemps
Quick and simple online application process with free DBS
Up to £250 Refer a Friend scheme
£250 bonus if you find your own role
Ongoing compliance managed for you
Prompt and reliable weekly payroll

Fulltime

Senior Supervising Social Worker

Senior Supervising Social Worker - Small independent fostering agency - North Wa...

Location

United Kingdom , Flint

Salary:

37000.00 - 42000.00 GBP / Year

Randstad

Expiration Date

January 03, 2026

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with SWE or Social Care Wales registration (support provided if transferring registration)
2 years plus experience in a childrens social work setting IFA, Local Authority or NHS
Open to experience within Fostering, Adoption, Looked After Children, or Children in Our Care within local authority or IFA
Open to candidates a CAMHS Therapeutic background
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Care Planning, and multi-agency working
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Job Responsibility

Supervise and support a caseload of around 12 foster carers, providing monthly supervision and regular visits
Undertake safeguarding, risk assessments, and care planning in line with the organisations policies and Social Care Wales standards
Attend reviews, meetings, and respond to crises when required
Contribute to foster carer annual reviews and present reports to panel as needed
Co-lead carer training sessions alongside the Deputy Manager (training lead)
Sit on fostering panels periodically (typically Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm)
Build and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities and multi-agency professionals
Uphold the organisations values, ensuring all work reflects a child-centred, safe, and nurturing approach

What we offer

Flexible hybrid working - work from home Mondays and Fridays
Manage your own diary with autonomy and trust
Strong team culture with approachable, experienced leadership
Mileage paid at £0.45p per mile during working hours
Regular carer activities and support events - walk and talks, holiday activities, pantos, and more
Access to ongoing training and development opportunities

Fulltime

Children’s Residential Support Worker

At Prosperity Children’s Service, we provide care for vulnerable children and yo...

Location

United Kingdom , Rochdale

Salary:

32064.00 GBP / Year

Prosperity Children's Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Full UK Driving License
Must undertake Crisis Prevention Institute training
Thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a Rota pattern
Experience of working with children and young people with challenging behaviours including mental health and behavioural problems
Able to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and nights
Good communication skills
Good written and verbal skills
The ability to problem-solve, de-escalate, and divert attention
Hold experience of looking after children with emotional, behavioural, or mental health conditions
Must be compassionate, calm, resilient and understand the issues and challenges children face

Job Responsibility

Support team with overall running of the homes, care team and children in line with OFSTED legislation
Assist in promotion of good childcare practices in accordance with Prosperity Children’s Service Policies and Procedures
Day-to-day support of the children in our care including household duties, cooking, shopping, laundry and adhering to safeguarding protocols in the home
Ensure all children receive appropriate care and education as required in their individualised care plans
Work alongside other support workers and instil motivation to the young people
Be a part of helping children and young people with their personal growth and development

What we offer

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Refer a Friend Scheme bonus of £100 per successful candidate
Blue Light Card
Free access to face-to-face Staff Counselling service
Company pension scheme
Enhanced rates of pay for Bank holidays (double time)
Enhanced rates of pay for Christmas
Use of Company car during shift
Free on-site parking
Lots of opportunities to progress

Fulltime

Brambles Night Senior Support Worker

Brambles is an 8-bed home for younger children with profound and multiple learni...

Location

United Kingdom , Mirfield

Salary:

14.91 GBP / Hour

Hollybank Trust - Mirfield

Expiration Date

January 04, 2026

Requirements

Confidence – being self-assured, asking for help when you need it and challenging behaviour or practices that you feel are inappropriate or unsafe
Curiosity – being inquisitive and welcoming change, asking questions about the way that we do things and why, and putting yourself forward to try new things
Happiness – being cheerful and positive, bringing your best self to work and sharing your enthusiasm for life with the people we are here to support
Kindness – being caring and compassionate, reaching out to your colleagues if they look like they’re struggling, being an active member of the team and working together to achieve shared goals
At least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector
Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with Recruitment policy

What we offer

Onsite food and coffee shop – Mirfield site only
Discount and reward portal
Full employee assistance program
Accessible Mental Health First aiders
Life insurance style policy
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Initial DBS funded
Access to nationally recognized qualifications
Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebrations
Staff recognition awards

Parttime

Family Worker

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated practitioner dedicated to makin...

Location

United Kingdom , Bracknell

Salary:

31716.00 - 37104.00 GBP / Year

Bracknell Forest Council

Expiration Date

January 04, 2026

Requirements

Experience and passion for improving outcomes for children and supporting families to stay together
Skills and experience of working directly with children and young people
Effective communication skills
Ability to work with families and partner agencies
Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and compassion
Must be currently residing in the UK
Subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check

Job Responsibility

Manage a caseload of children in need, undertaking purposeful home visits and direct work with children and parents
Work alongside social workers to deliver solution-focused interventions, parenting support and programmes that strengthen safety, routines and relationships
Arrange, supervise and record family time between children looked after and their families, including practical transport as required
Maintain accurate, timely case records on MOSAIC, sharing information appropriately in line with safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality requirements
Participate in regular supervision, training and reflective group case discussions to develop practice and support the wider duty system

What we offer

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
Hybrid working opportunities
Paid employee volunteering scheme
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits
Career development through internal and external training opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club

Fulltime

Clinical Practitioner

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young ...

Location

United Kingdom , Taunton

Salary:

Not provided

Empower Family Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hold a relevant therapeutic or counselling qualification and membership of or eligibility to register with BACP or other similar body
Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have a vehicle and willingness to travel to foster families across the region
Are willing to undertake an enhanced DBS
Have experience in working therapeutically with children and families
Have an understanding of complex developmental trauma and insecure attachment
Ability and experience in writing therapeutically to complete reports
Ability and experience in working within multi-disciplinary teams, particularly those who are holding and managing risk for and with children and young people
An ability to be open minded, flexible and pragmatic with an interest in ‘what works, for these people, at this time’
A desire to learn, adapt, compromise and be creative and forward thinking to the needs of both children and foster carers
Skills and confidence in delivering training

Job Responsibility

Provide consultation and support to foster carers
Providing clinical consultation, advice or guidance as required to social workers, managers and support workers
Contribute to therapeutic care plans for children and young people
Support the delivering of therapeutic training, such as attachment, therapeutic parenting, the impact of childhood trauma and other relevant topics
Support the Registered Managers to develop further the culture of a trauma-informed approach, across all our Children's support services
Keep up to date with, and disseminate information about, relevant developments in the field of research and policy in relation to the needs of vulnerable children and young people

What we offer

Ongoing training and development opportunities, including a fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Opportunities for career progression
Paid induction and regular supervision
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Staff Discount site
Pension scheme

Parttime

New

Senior Social Worker - Court Team

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do yo...

Location

United Kingdom , Aylesbury

Salary:

49354.00 - 51758.00 GBP / Year

Buckinghamshire Council

Expiration Date

January 04, 2026

Requirements

Highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice with children and families
Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
Experience and knowledge from working in a similar environment within a Child Protection or Court team
Skilled and experienced practitioners who know what good looks like in terms of evidence gathering and writing
Strong written skills
Experience in taking the stand and giving oral evidence
Flexible and able to work well under pressure
Dedication and passion to improve the lives of children and young people

Job Responsibility

Work directly with children and young people ensuring that the voice of the child is always heard and listened to
Work closely with colleagues from various teams and build positive links between your team and other parts of the service to ensure effective multi-professional working
Tackle some of the challenges ahead in the Court Team

What we offer

Market premium of £2,750 per annum
Golden Hello payment of £2,125 after one years service (for external candidates only)
Manageable caseloads
Agile working
Access to comprehensive training and reflective supervision
A fair and inclusive culture
Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
Flexible working

Fulltime

Social Worker - Looked After Children

Pertemps Network Group

Location:
United Kingdom , South Wales

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December 11, 2025

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