Job Description

Job Advert: Senior Social Worker (Assessment South) - Social Care Qualified
Location: Brecon, Powys
Employment Type: Temporary (12 Weeks)
Start Date: 08 December 2025
Number of Roles: 1
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: PAYE: 29.22 per hour | Umbrella: 37.51 per hour
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to use your skills to support vulnerable children and families? Network Recruitment Wales is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Assessment South Team within Children's Services. This temporary 12-week role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by contributing to high-quality assessment, safeguarding, and support planning.
What You'll Do: o Undertake timely, high-quality assessments for children and families referred to the service.

• Lead on care and support planning, ensuring that children's welfare and safeguarding needs are prioritised.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective interventions and achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain clear, accurate case records and provide professional reports for meetings, planning forums, and legal processes where required.
• Offer professional guidance within the team, supporting best practice in assessment and decision-making.

What We're Looking For: o A qualified Social Worker with a Degree/Diploma in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales (or equivalent).

• Strong experience in children's services, particularly assessment, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.
• Excellent communication, analysis, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing a demanding caseload while delivering high-quality practice.
• Knowledge of childcare legislation, safeguarding procedures, and evidence-based practice.

Essential Requirements: o Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Enhanced DBS check.
• 5 years of references/work history.
• Social Care Wales registration (or ability to obtain).
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement.

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior frontline role, working within a supportive structure in Social Care > Children's Services > Care and Support. You'll contribute to safeguarding some of the most vulnerable children in Powys while working alongside experienced managers committed to high-quality practice.
How to Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to Assessment South?
Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today!
Contact us at 01443 230222 or visit our website for further details.
Don't miss this chance to join a dedicated Children's Services team and make a meaningful difference.

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