Youth Offending Team Social Worker / Probation Officer Swansea

Youth Offending Social Worker

South Wales

Contract until end of March 2026

Pay rate up to £35.32 per hour

A South Wales based Youth Offending Service whose principal aim is the prevention of anti-social behavior, offending and re-offending by children and young people are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join them for an initial 6 month contract. This role will primarily be home based.

As part of the Youth Offending Service you will provide a range of integrated services and interventions to young people and their families. This will include providing support to young people in the Criminal Justice System who display challenging, anti-social and offending behavior.

Experience of working with young people and of multi-agency working is essential. Candidates to this post will also be required to hold a recognised social work qualification (DIPSW, CQSW, CSS etc.) or probation qualification.

This post is based in an experienced service, which offers excellent support and supervision and professional development opportunities. You will be expected to cover across two local authorities.

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker or probation officer
• A relevant Social Work Qualification or probation qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England if you are a social worker
• Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Provides free training sessions (Contributes CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Birthday gifts 🎂
• Wellbeing sessions

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. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.