Kinship - Supervising Social Worker – Cardiff up to £38.43 Umbrella company An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Qualified Social Worker to join a welcoming and supportive Kinship Fostering Team in Cardiff. This is a brilliant time to join the service, as the authority continues its journey with the Signs of Safety approach - placing strong emphasis on building relationships and supporting children to remain within their families wherever possible. You’ll be joining a passionate team where your work will genuinely make a difference. What you’ll be doing: Completing kinship assessments for prospective carers Supporting and supervising a committed group of kinship foster carers Building strong, effective relationships with families and professionals Producing clear, high-quality assessments and reports What we’re looking for: Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW or equivalent) Registered with Social Care Wales Strong assessment and report writing skills Confident communicator with good organisation and IT skills A team player who is passionate about supporting children within their families Why consider this role? ✨ Be part of a forward-thinking authority embracing Signs of Safety ✨ Meaningful work supporting children to stay within their family networks ✨ Supportive team environment with a real focus on collaboration To apply for this role, you will need to hold - A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker A relevant Social Work Qualification Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS 3 Years of referencing Driving license with access to a car Benefits of working for Hoop: 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market Your local agency based in Cardiff Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose! Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave) Twice weekly payroll Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England Provides free training sessions (Contributes CPD) Refer a friend scheme available Birthday gifts Wellbeing sessions Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.