Children Social Worker - Care and Support Team

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Children's Social Worker - Care & Support Team

Specialism: Children's Social Work
Location: Powys, UK
Salary: £38.15 hourly
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Hours: Part-Time or Full-Time (flexible)

Overview

Step into a rewarding opportunity as a Children's Social Worker within the Care and Support Team in Powys. This ongoing locum role offers flexibility, competitive hourly pay, and the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. Whether you prefer part-time or full-time work, you'll work within a supportive, forward-thinking service dedicated to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children.

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible Working: Choose part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle and work-life balance.

• Hourly Pay: Enjoy excellent earnings with the freedom and autonomy that locum work provides.

• Professional Growth: Access continuous development opportunities to keep your practice strong and up-to-date.

• Varied Experience: Gain exposure across diverse cases and multi-disciplinary settings.

• Extensive Support: Benefit from guidance and backing throughout your placement.

What You Will Do

• Complete assessments and interventions in line with Wales Safeguarding Procedures and the Signs of Safety framework.

• Develop child-centred care and support plans in collaboration with children, young people, and families.

• Work across Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children cases as required.

• Lead and contribute to multi-agency meetings, including Child Protection Conferences, Core Groups, and LAC Reviews.

• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessing and responding to safeguarding risks.

• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring timely and accurate recording within WCCIS.

• Use trauma-informed approaches to build strong, trusted relationships with families.

• Partner with education, health, police, and youth services to deliver coordinated interventions.