Senior Social Work Practitioner

Senior Social Work Practitioner (Children’s Services) – Exciting Temporary Role!
Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner (Grade 9) – Social Care Qualified
Employment Type: Temporary (12 weeks)
Start Date: 25/08/2025
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Abertillery
Rate: PAYE: £22.65/hr | Umbrella: £29.70/hr

Join Our Passionate Team in Blaenau Gwent!
Are you a driven and experienced social work practitioner ready to step up? Join our North Locality Team in Children’s Services, supporting children and families (0-14) through Care and Support Plans, Child Protection, Looked After Children, court cases, and private law matters.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver high-quality social work, managing complex cases and chairing meetings.
• Supervise staff, deputise for the team manager, and ensure quality casework.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support at court hearings and meetings.
• Maintain accurate records on WCCIS and drive performance standards.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a vibrant community with stunning green spaces and short commutes.
• Be part of a supportive team with 98% staff motivation and 88% job satisfaction.
• Benefit from regular supervision, weekly bite-sized training, and quarterly networking events.
• Make a real difference in children’s and families’ lives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in children’s services, ideally with complex case management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes (essential).
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.

Required Documents:

• CV
• 5 years’ references/work history
• DBS Summary Form
• Confidentiality Agreement (on offer acceptance)

Apply Now!
Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping a brighter future for children in Wales. Contact Network Recruitment Wales to submit your application and take the next step in your career!