QSW, Family Support

Qualified Social Worker- Family Support
Pay rate in line with All Wales Pledge
South Wales
37.5 hours p/w, hybrid working

The Council are seeking an experienced social worker to work in one of their Family Support Teams. The Family Support Teams hold a mixed caseload of children on the Child Protection Register, children requiring Care and Support and children in Care Proceedings.

Following significant investment into the Family Support Teams they are seeking to add capacity and build resilience and stability. As a Social Worker, you will have a manageable workload, excellent support and time to spend with children and young people.

They are also developing our services to support their bespoke strength-based approach ‘Building on Strengths. This approach recognises the expertise of our children, families and workers, and puts relationships at the heart of everything we do. Now is an exciting time to work with them!

You can expect warmth and high levels of support from a committed workforce and an Authority where wellbeing and development are central to our work.

In return, in joining the expanded service, you can expect to be part of an Authority that is resourceful and resilient, committed to improvement and keen to embrace new ideas. Building on widely acknowledged strengths, you will be supported by an able and committed team who have a proven capacity for good service delivery. Support, warmth and opportunities to develop will be central to our offer to you.


To be considered for this post you must be registered with Social Care Wales, at least 3 years post qualifying experience as a social worker and have not left a Local Authority permanent contract within Wales in the last 6 months.
 
What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Care Wales/ Social Work England
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250.
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care in Wales, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
Take the next step in your social work career with us!