Job Advert: Social Worker (Children’s Services)
Location: Hengoed
Employment Type: Temporary (12 Weeks)
Start Date: 22 September 2025
Number of Roles: 2
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible, including potential evenings/weekends)
Salary: PAYE: £30.50 per hour | Umbrella: £38.89 per hour
Are you a dedicated Social Worker with a passion for supporting children and families? Network Recruitment Wales is seeking two Social Workers to join the Children’s Services Family and Friends Team in Hengoed for a 12-week temporary assignment to meet short-term demand. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do:
* Deliver high-quality assessments and care management to children and families, ensuring their welfare and safeguarding needs are met.
* Develop and implement outcome-focused intervention plans, working closely with children, families, and multi-agency partners.
* Maintain accurate case records and provide reports for Court or Panel meetings as required.
* For Fostering Team roles: Recruit, train, assess, and support foster carers, contributing to recruitment and retention targets.
* Collaborate with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and represent the service professionally.
What We’re Looking For:
* A qualified Social Worker with a Degree/Diploma in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales (or equivalent).
* Up-to-date knowledge of childcare legislation, safeguarding protocols, and evidence-based practice.
* Strong communication, report-writing, and case management skills.
* Experience in multi-agency working, child protection, or care proceedings is desirable.
* A full UK Category B driving licence with business-use insurance and the ability to travel across the borough.
* Flexibility to work evenings/weekends when required.
Essential Requirements:
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Enhanced DBS check and Criminal Convictions Declaration.
* Social Care Wales registration.
* Full UK driving licence and car insurance (business use).
* Health Declaration/Questionnaire.
* Signed Confidentiality Agreement.
* 5 years of references/work history.
* CV and proof of qualifications (Social Work Degree desirable).
Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to work in a rewarding, fast-paced environment, supporting vulnerable children and families while contributing to service development. With supervision from experienced Team Managers, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a real difference.
How to Apply:
Ready to make an impact? Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today! Contact us at 01443 230222 or visit for more details.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dedicated team in Children’s Services – apply now!