Fostering Social Worker – General Fostering & Placements Bridgend, South Wales Up to £38.43 per hour (Umbrella) Hybrid Working Full Time Preferred | Compressed Hours Considered Hoop Social Work are looking for an experienced and passionate Fostering Social Worker to join Bridgend County Borough Council’s Placements & General Fostering Team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive fostering service where you’ll play a key role in supporting foster carers and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people across the region. The team are ideally looking for someone on a full-time basis, although compressed hours can be considered for the right candidate, providing flexibility around service needs can be offered — including availability to work Fridays. What you can expect in the role: * Working as a Supervising Social Worker within the General Fostering Service * Managing a caseload of foster carers * Completing Form F Assessments and Annual Reviews * Participating in duty cover across both Kinship and General Fostering services (approximately 2 office-based duty days per month) * Attending weekly Wednesday team briefs and meetings at the Civic Offices * Hybrid working with a balance of home and office working This role would suit a social worker who has a sound understanding of fostering legislation and practice standards, alongside s...