19 jobs found in Carmarthen

Locum Adults Social Worker – Home First Team Swansea City and County Council Location: Primarily Morriston Hospital with coverage at Singleton, Neath Port Talbot, and Gorseinon Swansea City and County Council is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Adults Social Worker to join the Home First Team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact by supporting adults during critical transition periods from hospital to home. The Home First Team plays a pivotal role in facilitating timely, safe and person-centred discharges from hospital settings back into the community. The team works collaboratively with health professionals, therapists, discharge coordinators and community partners to ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time. You will join a supportive, experienced group of professionals committed to strengths-based outcome-focused practice. Role Overview: Based primarily at...

The Disabled Children's service supports children who have a lifelong, permanent and substantial disability. The service is made up of five teams: Enablement Team, 0-11 Team, 11+ Team, Eligibility Team and Occupational Therapy Team. The 11+ team specialises in delivering support to children and young people through transitional milestones. Supporting children from the age of 11 years through to 18 years. The primary aim of the 11+ team is to provide care and support to children and young people with complex physical and learning disabilities and/or life limiting conditions as they move from children's to adult services. They focus on promoting independence, managing complex needs, and preparing for adulthood, conducting assessments to create tailored support plans. As part of their role in supporting young people through transition, the team work closely with Adult Services. Preparing for transition, in some cases, can involve the undertaking of mental capacity assessments and...

Complaints Officer Local Authority | Mid Wales (County-Wide) A large local authority in Mid Wales is seeking an experienced Complaints Officer to support the statutory management and delivery of complaints, representations, compliments and comments across social services. This is a key role ensuring compliance with Welsh Government guidance, supporting service improvement, and embedding learning from complaints into operational practice. Assignment Details Contract Length: 10 months (ongoing assignment) Pay Rate: £22.84 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per weekThe Role Reporting into senior management, the Complaints Officer will lead on the effective coordination, investigation, monitoring and reporting of statutory complaints across children's and adult social services. The post holder will ensure complaints are handled fairly, transparently and in line with legislative requirements, while promoting learning, service improvement and excellent customer experience. Key...

Children’s Services Assessment Team Manager – Social Work Location: Children’s Services – Assessment Team - Powys County Council Hours: 37 Hours per week Contract: Initially 12 weeks - Potential to extend Salary/Rate: £47 UMBRELLA (£35.78 PAYE) Working alongside Powys County Council, We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a busy Children’s Services Assessment Social Work Team. This is a key leadership role where you will drive high-quality practice, support staff development, and ensure timely, effective safeguarding responses for children and families. About the Role: As Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Assessment Team, ensuring that referrals, assessments, and child protection enquiries are managed effectively and within timescales. You will provide strong operational and practice leadership in a fast-paced environment focused on safeguarding and early decision-making. You will support and challenge practitioners...

This position is in the Assessment Team in the South of Powys. Candidates must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle as Powys is remote and does not have regular public transport. You must hold Social Work Wales for this role. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Social Worker - Children's Services Location: Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council - Hybrid to include 1 day remote Contract Type: Full time - 37 hours per week - Initially 3 months - potential to extend Salary: £39.12 UMBRELLA ( (£29.22 PAYE) About the Role We are working on behalf of Blaenau Gwent County Coucil and are seeking a motivated and skilled Social Worker to join their Social Services team. This role is responsible for delivering a high standard of social work practice in line with current legislation, national guidance, and departmental policies. You will manage a varied caseload, carry out assessments, develop care plans, and work in partnership with service users, carers, and multi-agency professionals to promote independence, safety, and wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is committed to person-centred practice, safeguarding, and continuous professional development. Key Responsibilities Provide social work...

Children's Social Worker Location: Vale of Glamorgan Council Contract: 12 weeks  Hours: 37 per week  Location: Vale of Glamorgan Salary: £36.88 UBRELLA (£28.15 PAYE) Working on behalf of Vale of Glamorgan Council, We are currently seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker with a strong background in Section 47 enquiries and a passion for supporting children and families in complex circumstances. About the Role Working in our Intake Team You’ll play a vital role in safeguarding children, completing high‑quality assessments, and making timely, informed decisions that truly make a difference. This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where your ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines will be essential. You will have a dedicated focus on Section 47 assessments, giving you the opportunity to work at the forefront of child protection practice. If you are confident in applying relevant legislation and guidance, and committed to delivering compassionate,...

Job Title: Social Worker – Children’s Services (West Locality) Locations: Woodfieldside, Ty Gilfach, Ty Pontygwindy, Rhymney Responsible to: Team Manager Salary: £287.23 Per day UMBRELLA (£216.82 PAYE) Contract Type: Full Time - 37 Hours per week - Initially 3 months - potential to extend Working on behalf of Caerphilly County Borough Council, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join their Children’s Services Team covering the West locality of Caerphilly County Borough. This is a rewarding frontline role working with children and families who require assessment, support, and protection. You will manage a varied caseload from initial assessment through to longer-term intervention, including child protection, looked after children, and court work. You will be part of a supportive team structure with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development. The Role You will: Deliver high-quality assessments and care management for children and...

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Child Health & Disability Team has arisen in Cardiff. The team is currently operating on a mixed - working from home, agile and within local office space (County Hall). You will need: * A Degree or Masters in Social Work Diploma in SW (or equivalent). * Experience of working within a Child Health & Disability Team * Experience of working as part of multi-disciplinary team around children The main duties of the post holder will be: * Working alongside a multi-agency team of professionals, in partnership with families. * To use the Signs of Safety approach to underpin social work practice * Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective systems to ensure quality services. * Complete Wellbeing Assessments, child protection enquiry and develop and review care and support plans. * Working in a multiagency capacity to support families * Attendance at Child Protection Conferences, Children...

Registered Social Worker Team: Children’s Services Location: Within 1 hour of NP15 1GA Hours: 37 Hours per week Contract: Initially 3 months - potential to extend Rate/Salary: £39.32 UMBRELLA per hour (£29.24 PAYE) We are wokring on behlaf of Monmouthshire County council and are seeking an experienced Registered Social Worker to join them in a key support-focused role within their friendly and supportive Children’s Services team  This position is ideal for a confident practitioner with strong court and child protection experience who enjoys supporting colleagues and maintaining high practice standards. This role combines a small complex caseload with quality assurance and duty support responsibilities. About the Role: You will play an important part in strengthening practice across the team by supporting less experienced social workers and helping maintain high-quality documentation and decision-making. Key duties include: Supporting with QA of key documents including...

Agency Social Worker - Cafcass (Bristol & Surrounds Region UK ) Please note: Only Social Work England-registered Social Workers with full Right to Work in the UK will be considered. If you are not SWE‑registered with RTW in the UK, please do not apply. Join Cafcass as an Agency Social Worker supporting children and families navigating family court proceedings across the Bristol, Reading, Oxford and Swindon areas. This is a vital role for experienced Social Work practitioners who can deliver high‑quality safeguarding assessments and provide clear, evidence‑based recommendations in both Public and Private Law contexts. You will undertake early safeguarding enquiries, complete child-focused assessments, meet children and families, and deliver robust analysis in the form of written court reports. Court experience is essential, and your suitability for specific teams (Public Law, Private Law, or Work to First Hearing) will be determined during the interview process. Key...

Agency Family Court Adviser - Birmingham & Stoke/Staffordshire Only Social Work England-registered Social Workers with full Right to Work in the UK will be considered. Please do not apply unless you meet both requirements. We are recruiting two Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) to support Cafcass across Birmingham and the Stoke/Staffordshire areas. These temporary positions provide essential cover for existing staff, including maternity or long‑term absence, and offer an opportunity to contribute to vital court-facing Social Work practice. In these roles, you will represent the voices, safety and best interests of children involved in family court proceedings, undertaking assessments, providing clear evidence-based analysis, and making recommendations to the courts. You will work independently while being supported by a national organisation known for high standards, strong values, and a commitment to exceptional outcomes for children. Key Details Client: Cafcass...

Join Our Team as a Mash Deputy Team Manager – Agency post Are you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Mash Deputy Team Manager to lead and shape our Front Door/MASH Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your decision-making and leadership skills will make a real difference in children's lives. About the Role – Mash Deputy Team Manager As a Mash Deputy Team Manager, you will provide vital leadership within our MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub), ensuring effective assessment, intervention, and safeguarding for vulnerable children. Your extensive experience as a child protection social worker, particularly within Front Door/MASH services or Duty & Assessment teams, will enable you to support and guide your team effectively. You will be confident in identifying and responding to risk and harmful behaviour and be committed to safeguarding and...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Department: Children's Social Care Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager Job Purpose The Family Support Worker provides targeted support to children, young people, and families where there is a Child in Need plan or a risk of family breakdown. The role focuses on working directly with families to strengthen parenting capacity, promote child development, and help keep children safely within their home environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out direct work with children (including pre-school children), parents, and carers as part of assessments and support plans Encourage and empower parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Support families at risk of breakdown and work to maintain safe family environments Provide practical parenting support and promote understanding of child development Contribute to assessment and planning processes to safeguard children Work in partnership...

Job Title: Contact Worker Department: Children's Services - Safeguarding & Specialist Support Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager - Family Contact Service Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends Job Purpose The Contact Worker supports children and families by supervising safe and positive contact sessions as part of care assessments and plans. The role focuses on direct work with children and their families, helping to create supportive environments that promote child wellbeing and positive family relationships. Key Responsibilities Supervise contact sessions between children and family members Provide direct support to children, parents, and carers Encourage parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals Maintain accurate, timely records and produce reports Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends (rota basis) Transport children to and from...

Childrens Social Worker - Worcestershire Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join our Children's Services team in Worcestershire. The successful candidate will work with children, young people and families to safeguard wellbeing, promote positive outcomes and provide high-quality social work interventions. This role requires strong assessment skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments of children and families, including those in complex or high-risk situations Provide effective social work interventions to safeguard and promote the welfare of children Manage a caseload involving vulnerable or at-risk children and families Conduct investigations and contribute to child protection processes where required Develop and implement care and support plans in partnership with children, families and other professionals Work...

Job Alert - Occupational Therapist Reablement – Wiltshire Council Salary: £33.00 Per Hour Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 6 Months Location: Floor 2nd, County Hall - Main, BA14 8JN Job Details The candidate will be based in either Monkton Park, Chippenham, or County Hall Trowbridge, but working in Great Western Hospital, Swindon, and Royal United Hospital, Bath,. The role involves working in partnership with staff in GWH and RUH acute hospitals, supporting with hospital discharge planning into the Reablement Service. The ideal candidate must have experience of working in a fast paced and busy environment. Reablement is a short term, therapist led service aiming to prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing services. Reablement supports people to be as independent as possible and includes the provision of information and advice, analysis of needs, provision of equipment and adaptations and targeted assistance from a team of support...

Children’s Social Worker – Corporate Parenting (Looked After Children Team) Location: Wrexham - 4 days in the offcie - 1 day WFH Salary: £38.43 Per day UMBRELLA (£28.70 PAYE) Contract: Initially 12 weeks - potential to extend - full time, 37 hours per week Working on behalf of Wrexham Country Borough Council, We are seeking a passionate Children’s Social Worker to join their Corporate Parenting – Looked After Children Team, supporting children in care to achieve stability, safety, and positive long-term outcomes. About the Role As a Social Worker in the Corporate Parenting team, you will hold a caseload of looked after children and young people, delivering high-quality care planning, statutory visiting, and permanence planning. You will build strong, meaningful relationships with children, carers, and partner agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. You will play a key role in care planning, placement stability, and pathway planning, ensuring...

Children’s Enhanced Social Worker – Wrexham County Borough Council Salary: £38.43 per hour (Umbrella) / £28.70 per hour (PAYE) – All Wales Pledge Team: Assessment and Intervention Team Contract: Full time - Initially 12 weeks Working with Wrexham County Borough Council, We are seeking a motivated and skilled Children’s Enhanced Social Worker to join their Assessment and Intervention Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will make a real difference to children, adults at risk, and their families. About the Role As part of the Assessment and Intervention Team, you will: Conduct Section 47 enquiries and comprehensive assessments. Manage an allocated caseload, delivering routine interventions and escalating complex cases requiring higher-level professional input. Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide support to children, adults, and their families, ensuring risks are identified and minimised. Consolidate and develop...