Job Advert: Social Worker (Children’s Services) 
Location: Hengoed
Employment Type: Temporary (12 Weeks)
Start Date: 22 September 2025
Number of Roles: 2
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible, including potential evenings/weekends)
Salary: PAYE: £30.50 per hour | Umbrella: £38.89 per hour

Are you a dedicated Social Worker with a passion for supporting children and families? Network Recruitment Wales is seeking two Social Workers to join the Children’s Services Family and Friends Team in Hengoed for a 12-week temporary assignment to meet short-term demand. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and supportive environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver high-quality assessments and care management to children and families, ensuring their welfare and safeguarding needs are met.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused intervention plans, working closely with children, families, and multi-agency partners.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide reports for Court or Panel meetings as required.
• For Fostering Team roles: Recruit, train, assess, and support foster carers, contributing to recruitment and retention targets.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and represent the service professionally.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Social Worker with a Degree/Diploma in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales (or equivalent).
• Up-to-date knowledge of childcare legislation, safeguarding protocols, and evidence-based practice.
• Strong communication, report-writing, and case management skills.
• Experience in multi-agency working, child protection, or care proceedings is desirable.
• A full UK Category B driving licence with business-use insurance and the ability to travel across the borough.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check and Criminal Convictions Declaration.
• Social Care Wales registration.
• Full UK driving licence and car insurance (business use).
• Health Declaration/Questionnaire.
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement.
• 5 years of references/work history.
• CV and proof of qualifications (Social Work Degree desirable).

Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to work in a rewarding, fast-paced environment, supporting vulnerable children and families while contributing to service development. With supervision from experienced Team Managers, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a real difference.

How to Apply:
Ready to make an impact? Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today! Contact us at 01443 230222 or visit https://www.networkrecruitmentwales.co.uk/nrw-people/ for more details.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dedicated team in Children’s Services – apply now!