Fostering Social Worker; Supervising

Overview

Fostering Social Worker – General Fostering & Placements – Bridgend, South Wales. Up to £38.43 per hour (Umbrella). Hybrid working. Full time preferred; compressed hours considered.

Hoop Social Work are looking for an experienced and dedicated Fostering Social Worker to join Bridgend County Borough Council’s Placements & General Fostering Team on a locum basis. The role involves supporting foster carers and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people across the region.

• Working as a Supervising Social Worker within the General Fostering Service
• Managing a caseload of foster carers
• Completing Form F Assessments and Annual Reviews
• Participating in duty cover across both Kinship and General Fostering services (approximately 2 office-based duty days per month)
• Attending weekly Wednesday team briefs and meetings at the Civic Offices
• Hybrid working with a balance of home and office working

• A Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England
• A minimum of 6 months UK Social Work experience
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• 3 years’ references

This role would suit a social worker who has a sound understanding of fostering legislation and practice standards, along with strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.

• 20 years’ experience in the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Dedicated consultant and support team
• PAYE & Umbrella payroll options available
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free training sessions contributing towards CPD
• Welsh-speaking consultants available
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Wellbeing support sessions
• Proud suppliers to Local Authorities across Wales and the South West

Due to the nature of the role, applications can only be considered from qualified Social Workers registered with Social Care Wales or Social Work England. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For an informal and confidential chat, contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Recruitment on