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Children's Social Worker (All Wales Pledge) - Social Care QualifiedPertemps TM • Barry, Wales, UK
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Children's Social Worker (All Wales Pledge) - Social Care Qualified

Children's Social Worker (All Wales Pledge) - Social Care Qualified

Pertemps TM • Barry, Wales, UK
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Advert : Children’s Social Worker (Fourteen Plus Team – All Wales Pledge)

Social Care Qualified

Location :  Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

Employment Type : Temporary

Duration : 26 Weeks

Start Date : 26 January 2026

Hours : 37.5 hours per week

Salary :

  • PAYE : £28.15 per hour
  • Umbrella : £36.88 per hour

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker passionate about supporting young people as they transition into adulthood? Network Recruitment Wales is recruiting a Social Worker to join the Fourteen Plus Team within the Vale of Glamorgan Children & Young People’s Services . This temporary role is to cover a vacancy pending permanent recruitment and offers the opportunity to join a highly stable, well-bonded, and supportive team.

About the Team

The Fourteen Plus Team works with :

  • Looked After Children aged 14 and over
  • Homeless young people aged 16–18
  • Care leavers up to the age of 25
  • The team is committed to meaningful engagement, empowering young people to actively shape their own lives and influence service development. You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team including a Team Manager, Practitioner Manager, Social Workers, Social Care Officers, Young Person Advisors, and dedicated business support, with strong partnership working across services.

    What You’ll Do

  • Work directly with children, young people, and their families / carers across all aspects of statutory social work.
  • Complete pathway planning , assessments, and reviews to support young people towards independence.
  • Undertake court work and prepare high-quality reports as required.
  • Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring safeguarding and statutory responsibilities are met.
  • Build effective relationships with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
  • Carry out visits across the Vale of Glamorgan and beyond, working from the Barry base.
  • What We’re Looking For

  • A qualified and experienced Social Worker with relevant experience in children’s services, particularly with adolescents and care leavers.
  • Registration with Social Care Wales (essential).
  • Strong knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and best practice in children’s social care.
  • Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
  • Flexibility to meet service demands.
  • Essential Requirements

  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Enhanced DBS check.
  • Social Care Wales registration.
  • Signed Confidentiality Agreement.
  • 3 years of references / work history.
  • Why Join Us?

    This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded service that values stability, collaboration, and the voice of young people. Vale of Glamorgan is All Wales Pledge compliant , and pay rates reflect this commitment. You’ll be supported by experienced managers and colleagues while making a real difference in the lives of young people preparing for independence.

    How to Apply

    Ready to take the next step? Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today.

    📞 Contact : 01443 230222

    🌐 Apply online : https : / / www.networkrecruitmentwales.co.uk / nrwpeople /

    Network Recruitment Wales is an equal opportunities employer.

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