Job Description

??? Qualified Social Worker - Care and Support Team
? Location: Wales
? Pay Rate: 36 per hour
? Contract Type: Agency
We're looking for an experienced and committed Qualified Social Worker to join a Children's Care and Support Team in Wales - a key role supporting children and families through Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking team where your work truly makes a difference.
? What You'll Be Doing:

• Hold a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and care proceedings cases
• Build strong relationships with children and families to drive meaningful change
• Make clear, evidence-based assessments and decisions about the right interventions
• Collaborate with other professionals across education, health, and legal services
• Maintain high standards of practice and statutory compliance

This role includes flexible working - manage your own diary while meeting statutory requirements.
? Who We're Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• 4+ years post-qualified experience, ideally in children's services
• Strong knowledge of Child Protection legislation and safeguarding frameworks
• Skilled in building trust with children and families
• Creative, flexible, and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Confident in multi-agency working and court proceedings

? Why Pertemps?
We'll support you every step of the way, offering:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Streamlined registration - fully online
• Referral rewards and bonus incentives
• Ongoing compliance support
• Prompt, reliable payroll

? Ideal for candidates travelling from: Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Birmingham, Flintshire, Shrewsbury, Leicestershire, Northampton, Peterborough, Cardiff, Swansea, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, Newport, Liverpool, Prestayn, St Asaph, Deeside, Chester, Holywell, Ellesmere Port, West Kirkby, Birkenhead, Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Wrexham, Llangollen, Denbigh, Abergele, Rhyl and surrounding areas.
? Not the right fit? We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work - including MASH, Child Protection, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adults, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge and more.

Skills Required