Children's Social Worker

Job Advert: Children's Social Worker
Children’s Social Worker – Family Support Team
Location: Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Contract: 31st March 2025 – 23rd June 2025
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay: £30.50 - £37.54


Are you an experienced social worker ready to support children and families in need? Join Network Recruitment Wales – NRW People as a Children’s Social Worker in the Vale of Glamorgan and make a meaningful difference over a 12-week contract. Earn competitive rates, work with a supportive team, and help shape brighter futures—all with the backing of a leading Welsh agency.

Why This Role?

• Empower Families: Manage a mixed caseload of children on the Child Protection Register, requiring Care and Support, or in Care Proceedings.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy a manageable workload, excellent support, and time to build relationships with children and young people.
• Innovative Approach: Be part of our ‘Building on Strengths’ model, focusing on relationships and the expertise of children, families, and workers.
• Welsh Pride: Work in the Vale of Glamorgan with a committed team dedicated to wellbeing and development.

What You’ll Do:

• Work in a Family Support Team, handling cases across child protection, care and support, and care proceedings.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families, using a strength-based approach to promote their welfare.
• Collaborate with a resilient team, contributing to service improvements and embracing new ideas.
• Benefit from a supportive environment with a focus on your wellbeing and professional growth.

What We’re Looking For:

• Skills: Strong relationship-building, case management, and communication skills.
• Qualities: Compassionate, resilient, and eager to support families in a dynamic setting.
• Experience: Qualified social worker with experience in children’s services, ideally in family support or child protection.
• Bonus Points: Passion for strength-based approaches and a commitment to professional development.

Why Choose NRW People?
At Network Recruitment Wales, we’re your career partners:

• Local Expertise: We know Wales inside out, placing you in roles that matter.
• Seamless Support: From start to finish, we’ve got you covered with top-notch agency care.
• Great Rates: Enjoy competitive pay and the flexibility of a short-term contract.

Ready to Apply?
This 12-week contract starts 31st March 2025, offering 37.5 hours/week (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) in a role that blends challenge and support in the Vale of Glamorgan. If you’re ready to make a difference, send your CV to us. Act fast—applications close soon!