Why join Barnardo's?
At Barnardo's, we believe in quality over quantity. You'll hold a manageable caseload that allows you to truly focus on the children and families you're supporting. You'll benefit from regular supervision, peer support, emotional wellbeing resources and a workplace culture built on kindness, reflection, and professional growth.
We offer hybrid working across Wales, giving you the flexibility to organise your work in a way that supports both your priorities and your wellbeing. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, safe and supportive environment for all our staff.
About the role
As a Social Worker within our Adoption Service, you will:
* Recruit, assess and train prospective and approved adoptive parents as part of our CIW‑registered service
* Provide thoughtful, tailored pre‑ and post‑placement support to adoptive families
* Offer training and therapeutic, relationship‑focused interventions that acknowledge the impact of trauma, loss and early adversity
* Work with hope, creativity and empathy as you help families build secure and lasting connections
* Contribute to the ongoing development of our service through reflective practice, learning and professional curiosity
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children. You'll be supported to work therapeutically and to grow your skills through ongoing development opportunities.
What we're looking for
* A qualified Social Worker with registration (or eligibility to register)
* Someone who embraces learning and wants to grow within a highly experienced team
* A compassionate, resilient practitioner who believes in children and in the power of family
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