Liquid Personnel is recruiting experienced Social Workers to join a range of Children's Services teams in Vale of Glamorgan and across South Wales. Opportunities are available within CASP, Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings (PLO), Court, and Intake and Locality (Long-Term) teams.

In these roles, you will support children and families involved in child protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court processes, helping to safeguard children and improve outcomes for families. Working in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Wales Safeguarding Procedures, you will take a strengths-based, child-focused approach, working in partnership with families and other professionals to achieve positive, lasting outcomes for children and young people.

You will be joining experienced and supportive teams led by established Team Managers and Principal Social Workers who are committed to professional development. Regular monthly supervision, ongoing learning and training opportunities, and a flexible hybrid working model are all on offer, alongside a collaborative team culture for those who value office-based support.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Manage a caseload of children, young people, and families within statutory Children's Services.
• Undertake assessments, care planning, safeguarding interventions, and risk management activities.
• Support children and families involved in Child Protection, PLO, and Court proceedings.
• Complete statutory visits and maintain accurate case records.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for court hearings, child protection conferences, and review meetings.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including education, health, and legal professionals.
• Develop effective relationships with children and families to promote positive outcomes.
• Ensure all practice is compliant with relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and local authority policies.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Regular monthly supervision.
• Ongoing learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Supportive Team Managers and Principal Social Workers.
• Collaborative and welcoming team culture.
• Access to a variety of Children's Services opportunities across South Wales.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Registration with Social Care Wales.
• A minimum of three years' experience within a Children's Social Work setting.
• Relevant post-qualified Social Work experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Apply Through Me?

I'm a Social Work Consultant specialising in the South Wales market, and I'm passionate about matching social workers with roles that genuinely suit their experience, career goals, and lifestyle.

With a friendly, honest approach and in-depth knowledge of the local market, I'm here to provide clear communication, practical advice, and support throughout your job search, helping you find an opportunity that's the right fit for you.

If you're looking for your next opportunity in South Wales, I'd love to have a chat. Get in touch today to find out more about the roles available and how I can help you take the next step in your career.

Why Liquid Personnel?

•  Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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