Social Worker, Leaving Care

Social Worker – Children Services Leaving Care Team

• Welsh MOU rate
• South Wales
• 37 hours p/w
• Minimum 30 week contract
• Flexible working
  

About the role:
We are looking to recruit a committed, creative and resilient Social Worker to support our continuous improvement journey, towards best practice. This is evidenced within our recent positive Inspection.
We are seeking an individual who is committed to achieving change for children and young people. The local authority are utilising the latest evidence based, direct work to achieve positive outcomes for children affording them the opportunity to reach their full potential and be kept safe. 
Our client has protected caseloads, this offers the Social Care staff the opportunity to work closely with families and children to effect change. In addition, they offer flexible working and an excellent work life balance including remote working.

The Leaving Care Team work with care experienced children and young people aged between 15-25. The focus is to support with transition planning through to independence. You will be committed to corporate parenting, relationships-based practice as the driver of positive outcomes and transitions. Trauma informed approaches will be at the heart of your practice. We will also expect you to model best practice and mentor workers within the team. You will be joining an established, high performing team with excellent support:

• A passionate and skilled workforce which is enabling care experienced young people to progress well and benefit from positive experiences
• A focus on effective transition for young people between the ages of 15 and 18 with support to develop confidence and life skills to negotiate the opportunities and challenges of adulthood.
• Ensuring accommodation needs are carefully considered so young people feel secure and their wishes around location are respected so they can maintain relationships with people who are important to them
• Access to a number of in house step down provisions for our care leavers with the aim to develop more provisions 
• There is a clear focus on education, employment and training designed to help young people of all abilities choose the appropriate route to make the most of their opportunities when they leave care

What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Care Wales
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:
 

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
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