Job Description

Job Advert: Social Worker (Level 3) - Social Care Qualified Location: Neath Port Talbot
Employment Type: Temporary (12 Weeks)
Start Date: 01 December 2025
Number of Roles: 1
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Salary: PAYE: 29.22 per hour | Umbrella: 38.40 per hour
Are you a skilled and compassionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference in children's lives? Network Recruitment Wales is seeking a qualified Level 3 Social Worker to join Neath Port Talbot's Children and Young People Services within the Community Children's Team, based in the Sandfields area of Port Talbot. This is a 12-week temporary assignment to support ongoing service delivery during a recruitment period.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-supported, forward-thinking team that values creativity, collaboration, and positive outcomes for children and families.
What You'll Do:

• Deliver high-quality assessments, care planning, and direct interventions for children and families in need, in need of protection, or who are looked after.
• Develop outcome-focused, creative plans tailored to each family's circumstances.
• Work closely with partner agencies and professionals to ensure holistic, multi-agency support.
• Manage a varied caseload effectively while maintaining accurate and timely case records.
• Engage with families in the Sandfields, Aberavon, and Baglan areas to help them achieve sustainable positive outcomes.
• Contribute to a service culture that promotes learning, professional growth, and innovation in practice.

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified Social Worker (Degree or Diploma in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Care Wales (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of childcare legislation, safeguarding processes, and evidence-based social work practice.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Experience working with children and families under Care & Support or Child Protection plans.
• A full UK Category B driving licence and business-use insurance, with the ability to travel across the borough.
• Flexibility to work outside standard office hours when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Up-to-date CV.
• Criminal Convictions Declaration.
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement.
• Enhanced DBS check (current or within 12 months).
• Proof of Social Care Wales registration.
• Proof of qualifications (Social Work Degree desirable).
• 5 years of references/work history and Health Declaration/Questionnaire.

Why Join Us? Neath Port Talbot's Children and Young People Services are making strong progress in providing quality, supportive services for children and families. You'll be part of a stable, well-managed team where training, supervision, and manageable caseloads are prioritised.
This is a chance to contribute meaningfully to children's lives while developing your own professional expertise in a dynamic, supportive environment.
How to Apply: Ready to make an impact? Submit your CV and required documentation to Network Recruitment Wales today.
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Don't miss this opportunity to join a dedicated and professional team supporting children and families in Neath Port Talbot - apply now!

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