Job Advert: Registered Social Worker (Children’s Services) – Social Care Qualified
Location: Usk, Monmouthshire
Employment Type: Temporary (16 Weeks)
Start Date: 17 December 2025
Number of Roles: 1
Hours: 37 hours per week (5 days per week – 3 days office based; Mon locality NP15 1GA)
Salary: PAYE: £29.24 per hour |Umbrella: £39.32 per hour
Are you an experienced and dedicated Registered Social Worker looking for your next challenge? Network Recruitment Wales is seeking a committed Social Worker to join the Early Help and Assessment Team in Usk for a 16-week temporary assignment. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide vital support to children, young people, and their families while working within a friendly and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do:
* Manage a diverse caseload, including complex cases, completing assessments, reviews, reports, and attending Court when required.
* Provide flexible, creative support and advice to children, young people, families, and carers in line with the Children Act 1989.
* Complete high-quality assessments, analysing strengths, needs, and risks.
* Develop outcome-led plans that build on family strengths and respond to identified needs and safeguarding requirements.
* Implement safeguarding plans and support families to improve resilience and capacity.
* Undertake office duty and respond to crises when required.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of services for children and families.
* Work collaboratively within the team to support service delivery and improvement.
* Supervise students where appropriate.
* Build effective working relationships with foster carers and professional partners.
* Maintain continuous professional development through training and supervision.
* Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy, and best practice—and apply this within your role.
* Maintain accurate, timely case records.
* Work flexibly to meet service needs and undertake additional tasks as required.
* Ensure safe working practices in line with Health and Safety policy.
What We’re Looking For:
* A qualified and registered Social Worker (Social Care Wales registration or equivalent).
* Strong assessment (intake) experience — this is essential .
* Up-to-date knowledge of childcare legislation and safeguarding practice.
* Excellent communication, analysis, and report-writing skills.
* Experience in multi-agency working and supporting children/families.
* Ability to travel to the office and locality— candidates must live within approximately 1 hour of NP15 1GA .
* A flexible, resilient, and child-focused approach to practice.
Essential Requirements:
At submission:
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* 2 years’ references/work history
On offer acceptance:
* Enhanced DBS
* Confidentiality Agreement
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive and approachable team dedicated to delivering high-quality early help and assessment services. You will play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting families, all while enhancing your professional skills within an encouraging environment.
How to Apply:
Ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today!