Social Worker - Children's Services

Job Title

Title: Social Worker – Children’s Services (West Locality)

Locations: Woodfieldside, Ty Gilfach, Ty Pontygwindy, Rhymney

Responsible to: Team Manager

Salary: £287.23 per day (Umbrella £216.82 PAYE)

Contract Type: Full Time – 37 hours per week – Initially 3 months with potential to extend

Working on behalf of Caerphilly County Borough Council, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join their Children’s Services Team covering the West locality of Caerphilly County Borough. This is a rewarding frontline role working with children and families who require assessment, support and protection. You will manage a varied caseload from initial assessment through to longer‐term intervention, including child protection, looked after children and court work.

You will be part of a supportive team structure with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development.

• Deliver high‑quality assessments and care management for children and families requiring ongoing intervention
• Develop and review outcome‑focused plans within statutory timescales
• Manage a caseload including short‑ and long‑term work (Child in Need, Child Protection, CLA, Court)
• Participate in a duty rota and respond to new referrals
• Represent the service at Court and Panel meetings, including report writing and verbal evidence
• Work in partnership with education, health, police and other agencies
• Maintain accurate and timely case records and data systems
• Contribute to service development and performance targets
• Demonstrate professional accountability for your practice with supervision and support
• Undertake flexible working, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Fostering Team applicants (where applicable) will also support foster carer recruitment, assessment, supervision and retention activity

• Diploma or Degree in Social Work (or predecessor qualification)
• Registered (or eligible to register) with Social Care Wales
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of childcare legislation, policy and safeguarding practice
• Experience working with children, young people and families
• Experience of assessment and care planning
• Ability to identify and manage risk of significant harm
• Strong report writing and case recording skills
• Effective decision‑making and time management skills
• Experience of multi‑agency working
• Good IT skills
• Full UK Category B driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
• Willingness to work flexibly across the borough

• Experience of child protection and care proceedings
• Evidence‑based practice knowledge
• Presentation and training skills
• Welsh language skills
• Post‑qualifying awards (e.g. Enabling Practice)

• Enhanced DBS check (Children’s barred list)
• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding duties
• Commitment to equality, diversity and anti‑discriminatory practice

If you are ready to take your next role (locum) and meet the requirements above, apply today! You can also send me your most recent CV to (url removed) or contact me directly to learn more on (phone number removed). We do offer a referral bonus of £250 and so if you know someone who would be perfect for this role, pass along my details and ask them to get in touch!

(T’s & C’s apply)