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Senior Social Worker

On-site in Swansea·Added 15 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Swansea Council

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Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with current registration in Wales.
  • Minimum 5 years post‑qualifying experience in children’s services, preferably fostering.
  • Strong assessment, communication and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and appraise staff.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
  • Experience in recruitment, training and retention of foster carers.
  • Knowledge of the Signs of Safety model and trauma‑informed practice.
  • Proficiency with case management and data reporting systems.
  • Welsh language proficiency (spoken and written) desirable.

The role

Senior Social Worker to lead and develop fostering services, supporting children, families and carers across Swansea.
  • Provide supervision, support and guidance to social workers, support workers and foster carers.
  • Develop specialist fostering areas such as step‑down from residential care, SBS and PAC.
  • Contribute to the recruitment, training, and retention of foster carers.
  • Manage a caseload of complex fostering placements and ensure child safety.
  • Lead service improvement initiatives and implement best practice models (e.g., Signs of Safety).
  • Collaborate with children's services, education, health and voluntary agencies.
  • Support the development of trauma‑informed and therapeutic fostering practices.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory guidance, council policies and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare and present reports for senior management and external bodies.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning, compassion and collaboration within the team.
  • Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with current registration in Wales.
  • Minimum 5 years post‑qualifying experience in children's services, preferably fostering.
  • Strong assessment, communication and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and appraise staff.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
  • Experience in recruitment, training and retention of foster carers.
  • Knowledge of the Signs of Safety model and trauma‑informed practice.
  • Proficiency with case management and data reporting systems.
  • Welsh language proficiency (spoken and written) desirable.

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