131 social worker jobs found in Bridgend

Job Title: Social Worker - Adult Services Location: Cardiff Hours: 37 hours per week About the Role We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join an Adult Services team in Cardiff, supporting adults to overcome significant life challenges while promoting independence and wellbeing. You will work within current legislation and professional frameworks to assess needs, plan and review care packages, and safeguard vulnerable individuals. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where professional judgement, person-centred practice, and partnership working are highly valued. Key Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement and review care and support plans for adults and their families Identify risks and safeguard vulnerable adults in line with statutory guidance Support individuals to make informed decisions and enhance independence Manage and prioritise a varied caseload using professional judgement Prepare reports and participate in decision-making...

Our client, Bristol Council, is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Child Protection team Bristol's area services teams have recently had an overwhelmingly positive focused visit from Ofsted which highlights 'Workforce morale is high. Practitioners 'love' working for Bristol and feel highly supported by their managers. All practitioners, regardless of their length of time working for Bristol, feel valued and enabled to make a positive difference in improving the lives of vulnerable children Average caseloads are currently around 15 children per worker. Other things that are useful for people to know - Our social workers work in small teams with excellent management availability. Each team has their own office space and each worker has their own desk so no hot desking! This role is for an experienced child protection social worker in North Bristol. References must be uploaded with submission. Must be a driver and have access to a car. max 1 day WFH per week....

Our client, Bristol City Council, is looking for a Adults Social Worker to join their team We have a hybrid working option. However, in the first few weeks, I would like the practitioners to come into the office. They are expected to work from the office on duty days (rota basis) and attend practice meetings once a month. Expectation is for practitioners to come into the office at least twice a week. Free car park available within the office premises. Role- Undertake Care Act Assessments, Reviews, S.42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Decision, participate on duty rota and Court of Protection work where applicable. Profile- We are looking for social workers with considerable work experience in adult social care who are able to hit the ground running. Experience using LAS is preferrable. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to...

Social Worker required to join a busy Children's Team (Locality model) based in North Bristol. Long term contacts are offered with excellent rates of pay up to 42ph for the right candidate, in well supported teams.3 months initial contract, 37 hours a week. Hybrid working. As a social worker in the North of Bristol, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential support and intervention for families in CiN, CP and Court processes. Your responsibilities will include: Undertaking statutory duties for children and families in need or in need of protection. Collaborating with families to meet assessed needs and support safety planning. Facilitating changes and implementing permanence plans when necessary. Working towards positive outcomes for children and families. Average caseloads are currently around 15 children per worker. Other things that are useful for people to know - Our social workers work in small teams with excellent management availability....

Social Workers – Home First Hospital Team 💷 £38.43 per hour | 37 hrs per week | 5 days office-based 📍 Morriston (with cover across local hospitals) 📅 3-month contract (potential extension) Ready to make a real impact in hospital discharge and community care? We’re urgently recruiting 2 Qualified Social Workers to join a fast-paced Home First Hospital Team, supporting safe, timely discharges and coordinating community services across Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot and Gorseinon hospitals. The Role Assess social care needs to enable safe discharge Coordinate community support packages Work closely with hospital teams, patients & families Manage caseloads and make timely, policy-led decisions Travel between hospital and community settingsWhat You’ll Need Qualified Social Worker (UK registered) Hospital or community experience Full UK driving licence & own vehicle Strong communication and organisational skillsWhat’s in It for You? £38.43 per hour £250 training...

Social Workers required for work within the Adult Learning Disabilities Team in the Shepton Mallet area of Somerset. Excellent rates of pay up to £38ph. 3 month minimum contract but possibility to extend, 37 hours per week. Exciting opportunity in a lovely area with good transport links from M5 for neighboring authorities. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced social worker to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Team in the Shepton Mallet area of Somerset. You will be involved in comprehensive assessments and safeguarding work that will identify real outcomes for our customers that will enable them to remain as independent as they are able within their community. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Adults & Learning Disabilities Team. Candidates will be carrying a complex caseload to enable people with Learning Difficulties to live as fulfilling and independent a life as possible,...

A Social Worker is required for work within the Adults safeguarding Team in the vibrant city of Bristol. Excellent rates of pay up to £32ph. 3 month minimum contract but likely extended. 37 hours per week. Exciting opportunity in a great city with good transport links to neighboring authorities.. Flexible working We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Bristol City Council's Safeguarding Adults Team on an agency basis. This is a very fast?paced service, responsible for responding to safeguarding concerns across the city. We need someone who can confidently manage complex situations, work to tight timescales, and make sound professional decisions. About the Role Managing safeguarding concerns from initial triage through to decision?making and coordination of enquiries. Working closely with partner organisations through multi?agency meetings and information?sharing discussions. Completing high?quality recording and providing clear, confident professional...

Do you want to enable children and young people who have been taken into care to have the best possible start in life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of young people? Vetro Social Care is recruiting Children's Support Workers for Children Residential Services. You will be working 2:1 with other staff members and children in their Homes. Overview: * Title: Children's Support Worker * Pay: £14.50 - £29 inclusive of holiday pay * Location - Porth * Time : 10:00- Sleep - 10:00 * You must have a Driving Licence and be level 3 qualified in Children and Young People Benefits: Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges Free food while on shift Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings Vetro Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability Support from a specialist consultant Free online training and subsidised practical training...

Teaching Assistant - SEMH & Behavioural Support Location: Secondary School, Treorchy Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a new specialist resource base within a Secondary school in Treorchy, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural difficulties. The school is keen to speak with applicants from a variety of backgrounds including education, care and sports coaches. This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. About the Role: * Provide support to secondary-aged pupils with additional learning needs, particularly SEMH and challenging behaviour * Work with pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis to promote engagement, wellbeing, and progress * Collaborate with teaching staff and the wider support team to implement tailored behaviour and learning strategies * Help...

Do you want to enable children and young people who have been taken into care to have the best possible start in life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of young people? Vetro Social Care are recruiting Children's Residential Support Workers for Children's homes in Neath with immediate starts. You will be working alongside an experienced team of Managers and Support Workers to provide the best possible care for the children in the home. Overview: * Title: Childrens Residential Support Worker * Pay: £13.68 - £26.76 per hour inclusive of holiday pay * Location: Neath * Hours: Flexible pattern available, pick and choose the shifts you want every week. 12 hours shift pattern, days, nights and sleep in’s available. Benefits: * Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges * Variety of work in different childrens homes * Vetro Mobile Booking App for...

Do you want to enable children and young people who have been taken into care to have the best possible start in life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of young people? Vetro Social Care is recruiting Children's Support Workers for Children Residential Services. You will be working 2:1 with other staff members and children in their Homes. Overview: * Title: Children's Support Worker * Pay: £13.68 - £27.36 inclusive of holiday pay * Location - Aberdare and surrounding areas * Time: Various shifts (example :Days e.g 8am - 10pm , Sleep in's 8am - 11pm - sleep - 7am - 9am , waking nights 9pm - 9am) * You must have a Driving Licence Benefits: * Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges * Free food while on shift * Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings * Vetro Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability * Support from a specialist consultant...

Do you want to enable children and young people who have been taken into care to have the best possible start in life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of young people? Vetro Social Care are recruiting Children's Residential Support Workers for Children's homes in Caerphilly with immediate starts. You will be working alongside an experienced team of Managers and Support Workers to provide the best possible care for the children in the home. Overview: * Title: Childrens Residential Support Worker * Pay: £13.68 - £26.76 per hour inclusive of holiday pay * Location: Caerphilly * Hours: Flexible pattern available, pick and choose the shifts you want every week. 12 hours shift pattern, days, nights and sleep in’s available. Benefits: * Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges * Variety of work in different childrens homes * Vetro Mobile Booking App...

Behaviour Support Worker - SEMH & Behavioural Support Location: Newport, Primary School Start Date: ASAP & September long term Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour support workers to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural difficulties. The school is keen to speak with applicants from a variety of backgrounds including education, care and sports coaches. This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. About the Role: * Provide support to primary - aged pupils with additional learning needs, particularly SEMH and challenging behaviour * Work with pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis to promote engagement, wellbeing, and progress * Collaborate with teaching staff and the wider support team to implement tailored behaviour and learning strategies * Help create a positive learning...

Support Assistant - Homeless Women & Baby Project We are seeking adaptable, compassionate, and proactive individuals to join our relief pool supporting a specialist residential project in Cardiff. This service provides high-quality supported living for women and their infant children who may be navigating the challenges of homelessness, trauma, or domestic abuse. Overview: * Title: Support Worke Assistant * Pay: £13.68 - £27.36 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay * Location - Cardiff * Time : Waking nights 20.00pm - 05.30am * You must have a Driving Licence As a Support Assistant, you will ensure the project remains a safe, stable, and empowering environment 24/7. You will work alongside a dedicated team to provide immediate practical and emotional support to families during their journey toward independence. Key Responsibilities * Trauma-Informed Care: Deliver support through a lens of empathy and understanding, recognizing the complex backgrounds of the...

Do you want to enable children and young people who have been taken into care to have the best possible start in life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of young people? Vetro Social Care are recruiting Children's Residential Support Workers for Children's homes in Swansea with immediate starts. You will be working alongside an experienced team of Managers and Support Workers to provide the best possible care for the children in the home. Overview: * Title: Childrens Residential Support Worker * Pay: £13.68 - £26.76 per hour inclusive of holiday pay * Location: Swansea * Hours: Flexible pattern available, pick and choose the shifts you want every week. 12 hours shift pattern, days, nights and sleep in’s available. Benefits: * Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges * Variety of work in different childrens homes * Vetro Mobile Booking App for...

Do you have experience in youth work, looking for work as a Teaching assistant to work in alternative provision or Pupil referrals supporting young people with challenging behaviour and additional learning needs? We are working with a leading Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) and several SEND/ALN schools to recruit confident, resilient, and passionate staff to support pupils aged 11–16 with a wide range of complex needs. These roles suit candidates with experience in youth work, SEMH, challenging behaviour, alternative provision, or SEND classrooms. If you are calm under pressure, strong with boundaries, and motivated to make a positive impact, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. About the Role – PRU & SEND Support As a Youth Worker / ALN LSA / SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students with: SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs) EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) ADHD / ADD Challenging behaviour, including verbal...

Job Title: Behavior Support Worker – Primary Alternative Education Provision Location: Newport, Gwent Salary: From £93 daily rate Start date: ASAP We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavior Support Worker to join our team within a Primary Alternative Education Provision in Newport, Gwent. The successful candidate will support a child of primary age who experiences escalations in behavior and presents as a flight risk. This is a rewarding and impactful role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life. Key Responsibilities: * Support the child in managing behavior and de-escalating situations when needed. * Implement strategies to prevent challenging behavior and ensure the child's safety, especially in moments of escalation. * Work closely with teaching staff and senior support workers to create a consistent approach to behavior management. * Encourage the child’s emotional and social development by providing...

Do you want to enable children and young people who have been taken into care to have the best possible start in life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of young people? Vetro Social Care are recruiting Children's Residential Support Workers for Children's homes in Llanelli with immediate starts. You will be working alongside an experienced team of Managers and Support Workers to provide the best possible care for the children in the home. Overview: * Title: Childrens Residential Support Worker * Pay: £13.68 - £26.76 per hour inclusive of holiday pay * Location: Llanelli * Hours: Flexible pattern available, pick and choose the shifts you want every week. 12 hours shift pattern, days, nights and sleep in’s available. Benefits: * Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges * Variety of work in different childrens homes * Vetro Mobile Booking App for...

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant in Cheddar. This work is available 5 days a week and the hours are 8:30-15:30. No previous experience is required, as you will learn 'on the job'. The children identified have a variety of SEND needs, mostly autism. We can provide some training, but initiative and resilience are key skills needed for this type of work. Working closely with teaching staff, you will support the pupils during the day with their lessons, and also in their interactions with their peers. You would be using Autism Teaching Techniques such as "Now and Next". This work is one-to-one, working with one identified pupil. However, at times, there will be a need for you to work with a small group of children; for example to help with reading. If you have worked in a care setting, security, probation or social services, you may have key transferable skills. If you are sporty, crafty, or creative, then we want to hear from you. Please do get in touch, if this...

Support Worker Location: TAUNTON Pay Rate: £13.68 - £14.00 per hour, holiday pay inclusive* Reference: SW/PLYMOUTH/6 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Support Worker in TAUNTON What We Offer you as a Support Worker: Competitive pay: £13.68 - £14.00 per hour (holiday pay inclusive) Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Free comprehensive training Enhanced DBS check provided 24/7 support from our dedicated branch team Your Role as a Support Worker: Supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential and community setting Encouraging independence with daily living tasks Supporting service users with hobbies, activities, and social engagement Building positive, professional relationships with people who have varying needs and abilities Promoting dignity, respect, and wellbeing always Requirements: Aged 18 or over Right to work in the UK (no sp0ns0rship available)...