Job Description

44,711 - 46,731 per year. Are you an experienced and passionate social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Foster Wales Swansea is looking for a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic fostering team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of children and young people across Swansea.

Post title:

Senior Social Work Practitioner

Post number:

SS.73800

Salary:

44,711 - 46,731 per year

Job description:

Senior Social Work Practitioner (SS.73800) Job description

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Directorate/department:

Social Services

Apply online now for post SS.73800

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Closing date:

11.45pm, 21 July 2025

Further information

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Foster Wales Swansea is committed to providing high-quality care for children and young people looked after by Swansea Council. We recruit, assess, and support foster carers to offer stable, nurturing homes for children who cannot live with their birth families.


We are a large and passionate team of 22 staff, including:

18 Social Workers 3 Support Workers 1 Business Development Officer Plus a dedicated business support team

As our service continues to grow, we are excited to welcome Senior Social Workers to join our experienced and committed team.

Our Values

At Foster Wales Swansea, we:

Work in partnership with children, families, and foster carers in an open and honest way. Are child-centred in everything we do. Support foster carers to provide safe, loving homes where children can thrive. Use a strength-based approach through the Signs of Safety model. Believe in collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning.

About the Role

As a Senior Social Worker, you will:

Provide supervision, support, and guidance to staff and foster carers. Develop specialist areas of the fostering service - step down from residential care/ SBS and PAC Contribute to the recruitment, training, and retention of foster carers. Work collaboratively with children's services, education, and health professionals. Support the development of trauma-informed and therapeutic fostering practices.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Care Wales. Post-qualifying experience in children's services, ideally fostering. Strong assessment, communication, and organisational skills. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What We Offer

A supportive and inclusive team environment. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working (office days Tues, weds and Thurs_ The chance to be part of a national network making a real difference.

Join Us

At Foster Wales Swansea, we believe every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home. If you share our vision and values, we'd love to hear from you. If you want to join our busy and dynamic team and want a further discussion about the role, we'd love to hear from you.


For more information or an informal chat, contact:

Bethan Hughes

, Team Leader

bethan.hughes2@swansea.gov.uk

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

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