17 jobs found in Swansea

Locum Children's Social Worker – 16+ Children & Families Team Swansea Council Swansea Council are seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the 16+ Team on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people as they transition to independence, ensuring they are safeguarded, supported and empowered to achieve their potential. As an experienced social worker in the 16+ Team you will: Work with children and young people (aged 16+) to assess needs, provide support and develop care and pathway plans. Support care leavers in making positive life choices and accessing housing, education, employment and health services. Carry out statutory assessments, risk assessments and reviews in line with legislation and Swansea Council’s policies. Work in partnership with Personal Advisors, Youth Homelessness Services and other multi-agency professionals. Promote independence, resilience, and safeguarding whilst respecting young people’s rights and...

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...

Cardiff Council is seeking a dedicated Training and Development Officer – Adult Services to join our Social Care Workforce team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a skilled, competent and confident social care workforce, supporting both student social workers and qualified practitioners across the service. 🔹 About the Role In this role, you will support the delivery of professional development initiatives aligned with the Social Care Wales Workforce Development Programme. Working closely with the Training Manager, you will: * Coordinate, monitor and evaluate social care work placements * Support qualifying and post-qualifying social work programmes * Act as an Assessor for social work students and social workers * Oversee access to CPEL programmes for social work employees * Commission and support practice-based assessments in line with Council processes * Contribute to the First Three Years...

Social Worker - Assessment Team North Somerset Council Up to £40 per hour Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Qualified Social Worker looking for a challenging and rewarding role at the front line of children's services? Join our dynamic Assessment Team at North Somerset Council, where your skills will be essential in protecting vulnerable children and shaping their future. The Role: Core Duties and Responsibilities As a Social Worker in the Assessment Team, you will be responsible for the crucial initial stage of safeguarding. You will work quickly and decisively to gather information, assess risk, and determine the needs of children and their families. Key Duties: * Undertaking Single and Multi-Agency Assessments within statutory timescales, ensuring that the child’s voice and needs are central to the process. * Conducting Section 47 enquiries in partnership with police and other professionals to determine if a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant...

Forest Warden Location: Mid Wales (Cambrian Mountains) Pay Rate: £17.54 per hour Working Pattern: Full-time Contract length: 9 months About the Role A leading public sector organisation is seeking a dedicated Forest Warden to provide vital support to the Land Management team in delivering programmes that contribute to the sustainable management of land within the Cambrian Mountains. This area includes significant forest holdings such as Myherin, Tarenig, Ystwyth Valley, and Twyi, as well as the nationally important Cors Caron Nature Reserve estate across Ceredigion. Working closely with the Senior Officer and Team Leader, you will help organise and oversee the delivery of an agreed Land Management operations programme to a consistently high standard across the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in Mid Wales. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for neighbours and stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and resolving...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Devon County Council Social Worker (Children's) (Social and Healthcare Qualified) Temporary 📍 Follaton House, TQ12 4PH ⏰ Hours: 37.00 💷 Pay: £38.00 per hour JD: Children Looked After, Corporate Parenting Experienced Social Worker, 37 hours per week Primary Locations: South & West Rate is up to £38 per hour DoE We are seeking Experienced Social Workers for our South & West teams, supporting children in our care. Focusing on family-led outcomes, you will build and maintain positive relationships with children and their families to achieve safety and stability. You will model high standards of professional social work practice and be used to working at pace, within a high-pressured environment. You will provide good quality assessments to ensure improved consistent outcomes for our children, with no drift or delay for families. Your skills and experience will include: * A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England ✅ * Satisfactory...

Child & Family Social Worker - Tewkesbury £42ph Temporary Caritas Recruitment are seeking experienced Child & Family Social Workers to join Gloucestershire County Council in Tewkesbury. This temporary role offers the opportunity to manage a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and CIC, including some court work, providing timely, evidence-based interventions to support children and families. Key responsibilities: Hold and manage a caseload of around 18 children, ensuring safeguarding and effective support. Undertake statutory visits, assessments, care planning, and court reports as required. Deliver interventions with consideration of timeliness, impact, and positive outcomes. Work in a flexible environment with 3 office days per week, supported by a laptop and smartphone. Collaborate with colleagues and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated support for families. Pay: £42 per hour For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities...

Family Support Worker – Worcestershire Children First Location: Worcestershire Contract: Full-time Contact: (url removed) Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families? Worcestershire Children First is seeking a committed and proactive Family Support Worker to support families where a Child in Need Plan is in place, as well as those on the edge of local authority care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on strengthening families, promoting positive change, and helping to ensure children can grow up safely within supportive home environments. Key Responsibilities As a Family Support Worker, you will: Provide direct support to children (including pre-school aged), their parents, and wider family members in line with assessments and agreed plans. Empower parents/carers to take responsibility for meeting their children's needs. Support parents in developing a clear understanding of...

Qualified Social Worker – Scilly Isles – £40 - £45 Join 3D Recruit Intro: Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking for a truly unique opportunity? 3D Recruit is working with the Isles of Scilly to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker for their Children’s Early Intervention service. This rare island-based role offers excellent flexibility, stunning surroundings, and a strong work–life balance. Whether you’re looking for a fresh challenge or a complete change of scenery, we’ll help you secure the perfect fit! Perks of Working with 3D Recruit: Exclusive Role: This is a highly sought-after island post that is not advertised on public job boards. High Pay Rates: £40–£45 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35). Included Accommodation: Housing provided for the duration of your contract. Return Flight Paid: The manager offers 1 return flight home included. Flexible Travel: Open to every-other-week long weekends (Friday or Monday off) to support family time....

4Recruitment Services are seeking  a Family Support Worker to work for our client based in Worcester. The role will require you to support children, young people and families where there is Child In Need Plan in place. As part of the job role, you will also be working with families where children are deemed to be on the edge of Local Authority care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: To carry out direct work and support children, including pre-school children, their parents and/or other relatives/carers as part of an assessment, plan or review. To encourage and empower parents/carers to take responsibility for meeting needs of their children. To develop better understanding of child development and needs within parents and carers.  To help support the care of children and within their families through the provision of parenting support To work with families where there is high risk of family breakdown. To help keep children safe through assessment and planning processes. To...

Family Support Worker Are you a passionate Family Support Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Family Support Worker to work within a service based in Worcestershire. Pay Rates: £15.98 - £20.73 Umbrella Rate Information n the Role: Successful candidates will be offered 37.5hours per week for 3 months initially. What you will be doing: To carry out direct work and support children, including pre-school children, their parents and/or other relatives/carers as part of an assessment, plan or review. To encourage and empower parents/carers to take responsibility for meeting needs of their children. To develop better understanding of child development and needs within parents and carers.   To help support the care of children and within their families through the provision of parenting support To work with families where there is high risk of family breakdown. To help keep children safe through assessment and planning...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager Child Protection Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £45.00 (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Team Manager to join our Permanence Team. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision. You will: Supervise and appraise social...

Job Title: Home First Team, Social Worker (Adults) Location: Dorchester Contract Type: Temporary, FT. (Possibility of temp to perm) Salary: £32.00 - £35.00 per hour Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The primary focus of these posts is to adopt a home first or discharge to assess way of working to support people in returning home from hospital safely and promptly. You will be an integral part of a successful partnership between health, social care, and our home, independence, and crisis support (HICS) team. What will you be doing? Ability and need to be able to attend all our acute and community hospitals across Dorset to support and facilitate discharge. Requirement to come...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...