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Social Worker

On-site in Swansea·Added 5 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Swansea Council

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Overview

Skills

Requirements

  • Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and registration with Social Care Wales.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in foster care or children’s services.
  • Strong knowledge of Welsh legislation and safeguarding frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to assess risk and make sound professional judgments.
  • Experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff.
  • Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied caseload.
  • Welsh language proficiency (preferred but not essential).

The role

Supervising Social Worker to assess and support foster carers, looked‑after children and their families within Foster Swansea.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of prospective and current foster carers.
  • Develop and review individual care plans for looked‑after children.
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to foster families, including their own children.
  • Coordinate multi‑agency meetings and ensure effective information sharing.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided by foster placements.
  • Respond to safeguarding concerns and initiate appropriate interventions.
  • Deliver training and development sessions for foster carers.
  • Maintain accurate case records in line with statutory requirements.
  • Advise senior management on policy development and service improvement.
  • Represent the department at external forums and stakeholder events.
  • Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and registration with Social Care Wales.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in foster care or children's services.
  • Strong knowledge of Welsh legislation and safeguarding frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to assess risk and make sound professional judgments.
  • Experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff.
  • Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied caseload.
  • Welsh language proficiency (preferred but not essential).

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