Qualified Social Worker

V49109374

£38 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Swansea, Swansea

Social Care

Posted 6 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

🔎 Qualified Social Worker – 16+ Team
📍 Location: Swansea, South Wales
💷 Pay Rate: £38 per hour
🕒 Job Type: Full-time | Hybrid | Agency

💬 Are you a dedicated and passionate Qualified Social Worker with experience supporting young people aged 16+? Pertemps Social Care is working with a forward-thinking local authority in South Wales to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for their dynamic 16+ Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service committed to early intervention, positive outcomes, and empowering young people to thrive as they transition into adulthood.
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About the Role:
You’ll play a key role in delivering effective support to young adults who have been in care or are preparing for independent living. Your caseload will involve:

Supporting vulnerable young adults aged 16+.
Developing care and pathway plans that promote placement stability, education, health, and emotional wellbeing.
Working in collaboration with carers, families, and partner agencies.
Ensuring statutory responsibilities are met in line with children's legislation.
Supporting young people to live happy, productive, and independent lives.

This is a hybrid role offering flexibility to manage your own diary while ensuring visits and statutory responsibilities are fulfilled.

✅ What Makes This Authority Stand Out:

A modern, supportive work culture that values flexibility and homeworking.
Regular supervision and access to specialist teams.
A collaborative and motivated team environment.
A genuine commitment to young people’s futures.

🔍 Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for someone who is:

A Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Experienced in working with Looked After Children, care leavers, or vulnerable young adults.
Confident in writing reports, assessments, and care plans.
Skilled in multi-agency working, decision-making, and risk assessment.
Person-centred, emotionally intelligent, and committed to positive change.

You should have:

A minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience.
Excellent working knowledge of children’s legislation and the local authority’s statutory responsibilities.

🧾 What You’ll Be Doing:

Managing a varied caseload of young people aged 16+.
Completing pathway assessments and care plans.
Supporting with education, employment, housing, and emotional wellbeing.
Promoting independence and life skills development.
Liaising with professionals across education, health, and housing sectors.

💡 Why Choose Pertemps Social Care?

A dedicated consultant who understands your sector and supports you every step of the way.
Simple registration process – all done online.
Prompt and reliable weekly payroll.
Ongoing compliance support – we take care of everything.
Access to exclusive roles across the UK.

📍 Ideal for Candidates Commuting From:
Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend, Neath, Port Talbot, Bristol, Bath, Chepstow, Swindon, Weston-super-Mare, Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare, Pontypool, Gloucester, Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, and surrounding areas.

🔁 Not the right fit?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work, including:

Children’s Services: MASH, CP, CIN, LAC, Court Work, Transitions
Adults Services: Safeguarding, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge
Specialist Roles: AMHP, BIA, IRO, Preparation for Adulthood

💷 Referral Bonus:
Know someone perfect for this role? We offer a £250 referral bonus for successful placements—no limits, just rewards!

📩 Ready to apply or find out more?👇

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