Social Worker – Children Looked After
Pay rate in line with the pledge – £38.43 Umbrella / £30.50 PAYE
Vale of Glamorgan Council
We're looking for a qualified Social Worker to join Children's Services in the Vale, based at Gladstone Road, Barry (CF63 1NH).
About the role:
You'll deliver a consistent, quality service in partnership with children, young people, families and carers — promoting strength-based practice and working closely with partner agencies across the Directorate. Key duties include:
- Undertake assessments of need and risk in line with Directorate and national standards
- Take on planning and reviewing responsibilities to the same standards
- Manage a caseload consistent with your grade and responsibilities
- Attend meetings, reviews and court hearings — producing reports and giving evidence verbally and in writing
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records both electronically (including WCCIS) and on hard files
- Prepare reports and information for the Operational or Team Manager as required
- Make flexible use of available resources to meet service user need within agreed budget parameters
- Participate fully in professional supervision in line with the Supervision and Workload Management policies
- Report any safeguarding concerns without delay to the appropriate safeguarding officer
- Contribute to team planning, performance targets, training and service development
- Take responsibility for your own continuous professional development
You'll work in line with all relevant legislation, guidance, policy, procedures and national standards, and represent the Directorate professionally with all partner agencies at all times.
Benefits of working for Hoop:
- 20 years' experience in the social work market
- A local specialist agency based in Cardiff, with roles across South Wales, West Wales and South West England
- Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities
- A Welsh-speaking consultant available if you'd prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh
- PAYE or Umbrella payroll options – whichever suits you best
- Twice-weekly payroll
- A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed
- We actively supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England
- Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer
- Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, like birthday gifts
- DBS and compliance support to keep the process smooth and straightforward
To apply for this role, you will need to hold:
- A relevant Social Work Qualification
- Registration with Social Care Wales
- Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, or be happy to apply for a DBS
- 3 years of referencing
- Driving licence with access to a car
Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body – Social Care Wales / Social Work England – can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.
Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.
CLA Social Worker - Vale of Glamorgan Council