Section 47 assessment social worker - Vale of Glamorgan

Social Worker – Intake & Assessment Team - Vale of Glamorgan Council – Docks Offices, Barry (Hybrid Working)
£38.43 per hour
Initial 12-Week Contract (Sickness Cover)
Full Time

Are you confident leading on Section 47 enquiries and making sound, timely safeguarding decisions?

I’m working with the Intake & Assessment Team in the Vale of Glamorgan who are looking for a skilled, experienced Social Worker to step into a fast-paced, frontline safeguarding role. This is a team that values professional judgement, curiosity and child-centred practice — and they need someone who can hit the ground running.

This isn’t a slow-burn assessment role. It’s dynamic. It’s decision-led. And it’s focused.

The Role

You’ll be:

• Leading and completing Section 47 enquiries

• Undertaking high-quality assessments in complex circumstances

• Making timely, defensible decisions to safeguard children

• Applying legislation and statutory guidance with confidence

• Managing competing priorities in a fast-paced Intake setting

• Working collaboratively with partner agencies

• Delivering compassionate, child-focused practice at every stage

This role has a dedicated focus on Section 47 work, so experience and confidence in this area is essential. You’ll need to be organised, resilient and able to work at pace without compromising on quality.

Hybrid working is in place, with the team based at the Docks Offices in Barry.

To Apply, You’ll Need:

• Minimum 6 months’ UK experience as a registered Social Worker

• A recognised Social Work qualification

• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England

• Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service or willing to apply)

• 3 years of referencing

• Full driving licence and access to a car

⚠️ Due to the nature of the role, only qualified Social Workers registered with Social Care Wales or Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship available.

💛 Why Work With Hoop Social Work?

At Hoop, we’ve spent over 20 years building strong relationships across Wales and the South West — and we do things properly.

You’ll benefit from:

• A local Cardiff-based agency who genuinely understands the Welsh market

• Welsh-speaking consultant available if you’d prefer to converse in Welsh

• PAYE or Umbrella payroll — your choice

• Dedicated consultant support (with cover when on leave)

• Twice weekly payroll

• Free CPD training sessions

• Refer-a-friend scheme

• Wellbeing sessions

• Birthday gifts 🎂

We actively supply every Local Authority across South/West Wales and the South West of England — so if this one isn’t quite right, I’ll find you one that is.

📞 For an informal chat, contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on 02922 400519 today.

If you’re ready for a focused, safeguarding-led contract where your Section 47 expertise will be genuinely valued — let’s talk.