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

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

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

New

Children Social Worker

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Children’s So...

Location

United Kingdom , Chatham

Salary:

38.00 GBP / Hour

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

May 29, 2026

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
Significant post-qualifying experience within Children’s Services
Strong working knowledge of safeguarding legislation and court processes
Confident in assessment, planning and high-quality report writing
Commitment to relationship-based and strengths-focused practice

Job Responsibility

Build effective, purposeful relationships with children and families requiring statutory intervention
Implement and review Child in Need and Child Protection Plans, with the aim of safely stepping families down where appropriate or escalating to legal proceedings when necessary
Manage a caseload within a framework of reflective supervision
Complete focused, analytical assessments and produce SMART plans and outcome-based reviews
Work directly with children and young people to establish their wishes, feelings and lived experiences, using a range of appropriate tools and techniques
Consistently apply the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with GDPR and Medway Council’s recording systems
Prepare clear, structured and timely reports for: Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings, Children in Need Meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Court proceedings
Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet service objectives and performance targets
Participate in one-to-one Performance Development Reviews and contribute to personal and team development

What we offer

Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes
Sign Up Bonus
Dedicated Specialist Consultant

Fulltime

Qualified Social Worker

Are you an experienced Social Worker ready for your next challenge? We're workin...

Location

United Kingdom , Huyton

Salary:

42839.00 - 44075.00 GBP / Year

Randstad

Expiration Date

May 15, 2026

Requirements

Children services
be able to manage challenging situations
college
BA in social work

Job Responsibility

Carry a manageable CLA caseload where quality practice comes first
Act as a strong advocate and corporate parent for the children you support
Work closely with foster carers, residential teams, schools, health professionals, and more creating the wraparound care every young person deserves
Focus on permanence planning to give children long-term stability, whether through fostering, adoption, or family reunification

What we offer

Free on-site parking at Nutgrove Villa
career progression opportunities
hybrid working

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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

Children’s Residential Support Worker

We are on the hunt in Rhyl, North Wales for our next amazing bank Children’s Res...

Location

United Kingdom , Rhyl

Salary:

13.33 GBP / Hour

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

To undertake sleep-in duties, work unsociable hours and complete live / waking night duties at various locations as required
To contribute to the implementation of individual casework and group work with children and young people and their families as outlined in the individual care plan and placement plan
To observe, recognise, record and interpret boundaries and set limits in relation to those children and young people being accommodated and respond to challenging behaviour in accordance with the unit’s care and control policies/procedures
To participate in the development and implementation of programmes for young people that assist them to address presenting problems and behavioural issues
To develop close professional links with other staff of the department and the staff of other agencies and organisations
To undertake the role of key worker to individual children/young people, as appropriate
To participate in staff supervision, performance review, training and development programmes arranged by the department
To participate in staff and other professional meetings and provide verbal and written reports when required
To maintain records and work at all times in accordance with the unit’s statement of purpose and function
To share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the unit and to set high standards in “home-making”

Job Responsibility

To ensure that looked after Children & Young People receiving short breaks/looked after full time at Ty Mesen receive the appropriate levels and standards of care and support
To create a happy and supportive environment for those individuals
Duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions

What we offer

Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
Cycle Scheme – up to 39% savings on your bike purchase
FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
Staff recognition award ceremonies
£30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
Opportunities for training and career progression
Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands

Parttime

Advanced Practitioner

Advanced Practitioner | North Tyneside Council. Role: Advanced Practitioner Serv...

Location

United Kingdom , North Tyneside

Salary:

34.45 GBP / Hour

Randstad

Expiration Date

May 16, 2026

Requirements

Substantial post-qualifying experience within a Cared For or Looked After Children setting
Social Work degree
active Social Work England registration
evidence of continued professional development
be able to manage challenging situations

Job Responsibility

Manage a small, highly complex caseload that requires advanced analytical skills and expert intervention
Act as a Practice Champion, providing coaching and support to Social Workers and ASYEs
Assist in maintaining high standards through case audits, peer reviews, and the implementation of innovative social work models
Work specifically with children in care to ensure their pathway to permanence is clear, timely, and focused on their long-term well-being

Fulltime

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Social Worker - Child Protection

Social Worker role in Child Protection, completing statutory duties, co-producin...

Location

United Kingdom , South Wales

Salary:

39.12 GBP / Hour

Pertemps Network Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A degree in Social Work or equivalent
Registered with Social Care Wales
Completed relevant post-qualifying training
Enhanced DBS check
Excellent communication and written skills

Job Responsibility

Complete child protection and safeguarding functions and statutory duties in line with the Children Act (1989) and the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) 2014 Act
Co-produce proportionate assessments and Care and Support Plans with families and partner agencies
Produce court reports and undertake placement of children for Adoption
Hold a case load supporting children in need of Care and Support, children on the Child Protection register and Children Looked after
Manage Part 4 Care and support plans for children on the child protection registers and for children considered at an initial child protection conference
Prepare social work report for conference, coordinate and chair core groups, undertake statutory visits and escalate concerns
Undertake “duty” responsibilities on a rota basis for two days a month
Take responsibility for day-to-day organisation of personal case load in accordance with Departmental and Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children policies
Participate and prepare for individual planned supervision and staff appraisal sessions
Engage proactively with team meetings, staff briefings and contribute to service development

What we offer

Your Own Consultant
Simple, Online Registration
Exclusive Roles
Great Incentives including a £250 referral scheme
State of the Art Compliance
Fast, Reliable Payroll

Fulltime

Social Worker - Looked After Children

Pertemps Network Group

Location:
United Kingdom , South Wales

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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