Principal Social Worker – Kinship Support – Foster Wales RCT
Location: Maritime Business Park Unit 2, CF37 1NY.
Hours: 37 per week. Grade 13 at £49,282 per annum.
Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Overview
This role is part of the Kinship Fostering Support Team for Foster Wales RCT. The Principal Social Worker leads a stable and experienced fostering workforce, ensuring kinship carers are well‑equipped to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children within their own families and extended networks.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a complex caseload while balancing other post requirements.
* Develop and deliver best practice, promote high standards of professional practice, and mentor colleagues.
* Play a key role in promoting relationship‑based, strengths‑focused, and responsive interventions for children and carers.
* Support carers to access appropriate services, advocate on their behalf, and work collaboratively with children’s services and partner agencies.
* Receive and provide regular professional supervision on a six‑weekly basis.
* Contribute to day‑to‑day team management and deputise for the Team Manager when required.
Qualifications
* Professional recognised Social Work qualification.
* Registered Social Worker with Social Care Wales.
* At least 3 years post‑qualifying social work experience.
* Understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act, Fostering legislation, and good practice.
* Strong assessment, communication, and planning skills.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role).
* Excellent career development opportunities.
* Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions.
* Occupational health support and advice.
* Staff rewards scheme.
* Vivup Card shopping discounts.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. The Council values diversity and is committed to ensuring no unlawful discrimination occurs on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity (including non‑binary identities), religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity. The Council offers staff networks including the Allies Network, Disability and Carers Network, and LGBTQ+ Network.
Applicants who are Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above will be invited to interview as part of a guaranteed interview scheme. Care‑experienced leavers who meet essential criteria will also be offered a guaranteed interview.
Contact
Further information and informal discussion: Rhiannon Shepherd (Team Manager) – 07393 759247.
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