Social Worker – Looked After Children Swansea Council Pay rate: £30.50 per hour (PAYE) exclusive of holiday pay £38.43 per hour (Umbrella) inclusive of holiday payLocation: Swansea Contract: Agency / Temporary Working pattern: Full time The Role Swansea Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Looked After Children (LAC) Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority, helping to improve outcomes for children and young people in care through high-quality, relationship-based practice. You will work directly with children, young people, families, carers, and partner agencies to assess needs, manage risk, and deliver effective care and wellbeing plans in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. Key Responsibilities Work with individuals, families, groups, and communities to assess needs and circumstances Plan, implement, review, and evaluate social work interventions Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their views, wishes, and feelings are central to care planning Champion early intervention, prevention, and partnership working Assess and manage risk in accordance with statutory frameworks and legislation Develop, implement, and review wellbeing plans Promote safeguarding while supporting children and young people to take appropriate, positive risks Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated ...