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Children's Social Worker

Children's Social Worker

Pertemps TMVale of Glamorgan,Wales,UK
30+ days ago
Salary
£28.15–£36.88 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Children’s Social Worker – Front Door Team

Location : Vale of Glamorgan

Contract : 5th May 2025 – 31st July

Hours : 37 hours / week, Monday–Friday, 9 : 00 AM – 5 : 30 PM

Pay : £35 / hour + agency support benefits

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker ready to make a difference at the front door of children’s services? Join Network Recruitment Wales – NRW People as a Children’s Social Worker and play a pivotal role in supporting timely and robust decision-making for vulnerable children. Earn a competitive rate, contribute to a developing team, and help shape processes—all with the backing of a leading Welsh agency.

Why This Role?

  • Make an Impact : Support screening and decision-making at the front door, ensuring children and families receive timely interventions.
  • Developing Role : Be part of a new position where your expertise will help shape the team’s processes and consultation services.
  • Collaborative Work : Engage in multi-agency meetings like MARAC, working with professionals to safeguard children.
  • Welsh Pride : Contribute to children’s services in South Wales with an agency committed to local communities.

What You’ll Do :

  • Undertake complex enquiries to assess referrals, ensuring robust and timely decision-making at the front door.
  • Support and guide social care officers with their enquiries, providing expertise and direction.
  • Attend multi-agency meetings, including MARAC and daily MARAC sessions, to collaborate on safeguarding strategies.
  • Help develop a consultation line, offering advice and guidance to professionals on referrals and processes.
  • Work closely with two practitioner managers, supporting their screening and decision-making responsibilities.

    • What We’re Looking For :

  • Skills : Strong assessment, decision-making, and multi-agency collaboration skills, with expertise in front door processes.
  • Qualities : Supportive, proactive, and adaptable, with a passion for safeguarding children.
  • Experience : At least two years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker in a statutory front door setting.
  • Requirements : Registered with Social Care Wales; Enhanced DBS check; ability to travel for meetings as needed.
  • Bonus Points : Experience with MARAC meetings or developing consultation services; Welsh language skills (or willingness to learn basic greetings).

    • Why Choose NRW People?

    At Network Recruitment Wales, we’re your career partners :

  • Local Expertise : We know Wales inside out, placing you in roles that matter.
  • Seamless Support : From start to finish, we’ve got you covered with top-notch agency care.
  • Great Rates : Earn a competitive hourly rate with the flexibility of a short-term contract.

    • Ready to Apply?

    This 12-week contract starts 5th May 2025, offering 37 hours / week (9 : 00 AM – 5 : 30 PM) in a role that shapes the front door of children’s services. If you’re ready to support vulnerable children, send your CV, proof of Social Care Wales registration but act fast—applications close soon!