Job Description
Social Worker – The Academy (Child & Family Services)
Swansea
£38.43 Umbrella
Full Time | Initial 3 Month Contract
Hybrid Working
Hoop Social Work are currently recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Swansea’s Academy Team within Child & Family Services on a locum basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who enjoys fast-paced, purposeful frontline work and thrives on making timely interventions that create meaningful outcomes for children and families.
The Academy Team focuses on high-quality statutory front-end practice, with an emphasis on robust assessments, evidence-based interventions and effective decision-making. The role is centred around identifying needs and risks at the earliest opportunity and ensuring families receive the right support without delay.
Importantly, this post does not involve long-term case holding, allowing practitioners to maintain a strong focus on progression, outcomes and purposeful intervention work.
What you can expect in the role:
* Undertaking timely Child & Family assessments
* Completing high-quality statutory frontline work
* Working within a supportive team focused on progression and outcomes
* Carrying out evidence-based interventions to reduce risk and improve family functioning
* Multi-agency working with professionals across Children’s Services
* Hybrid working model with 3 office-based days per week at Swansea Guildhall
This role would suit an experienced practitioner who is confident in assessment work, decision-making and managing risk, whilst maintaining a child-focused and strengths-based approach.
To apply for this role, you will need:
A Social Work qualification
Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England
A minimum of 6 months UK Social Work experience
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
3 years’ references
Why work with Hoop Social Work?
20 years’ experience in the Social Work market
Your local agency based in Cardiff
Dedicated consultant and support team
PAYE & Umbrella payroll options available
Twice weekly payroll
Free training sessions contributing towards CPD
Welsh-speaking consultants available
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Birthday gifts
Wellbeing support sessions
Proud suppliers to Local Authorities across Wales and the South West
Due to the nature of the role, applications can only be considered from qualified Social Workers registered with Social Care Wales or Social Work England. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.