Fostering Social Worker Swansea

Fostering Social Worker

Swansea, South Wales

Locum opportunity - 6 months

Pay rate £38.43 per hour via umbrella company

A Qualified Social Worker is required ideally on a full time basis to join Swansea Social Services fostering service as a Supervising Social Worker. Part time applications will potentially be considered for condensed working weeks. The role offers hybrid working but you will be required to be in the office 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Pay rate for this position is up to £38.43 via an umbrella company in line with the ADSS pledge. Initial contract will run for a 6 month period.

In this role you will be responsible for carrying a caseload of approximately 16 foster carers, and in addition you may be required to take on one form f assessment. You will be expected to visit foster carers and participate in duty rota as and when required.

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


• A relevant Social Work Qualification


• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England


• 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


• Free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD)


• Refer a friend scheme available


• Loyalty Bonus to QSW's


• 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.