Social Worker – Fostering Wales, Denbighshire
Job Reference: CHCS00052D1MTE
Location: Rhyl / Agile working
Salary: Grade 8 – 9, £36,363 to £42,839 per annum (salary on appointment will be in accordance with the successful candidates qualifications and experience).
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31/03/2028
Closing Date: 25th November 2025
Overview
We are looking for a qualified child care Social Worker to join our Foster Wales team in Denbighshire. The ideal candidate is experienced, self‑motivated, and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable children. You will assess, train, and supervise a range of foster carers and make evidence‑based recommendations and decisions to support our vision.
In this role you will receive regular reflective supervision from an experienced and highly supportive team manager. Flexible and hybrid working is supported, and we prioritise staff wellbeing. Opportunities for professional development, such as Practice Teaching or specialist training, are also offered.
Responsibilities
* Assess, train and supervise foster carers.
* Make evidence‑based recommendations and decisions to achieve outcomes for vulnerable children.
* Provide reflective supervision and support to staff.
* Support professional development initiatives for the team.
Experience and Qualifications
* Registration with Social Care Wales as a social worker (essential).
* Qualification in social work (e.g., degree or predecessor such as DipSW).
* Experience in child care and fostering preferred.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
Benefits
* Flexible and agile working opportunities – work from home or the office.
* Generous annual leave starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service to a total of 32 days.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Lifestyle savings via DCC Rewards Direct.
* Car salary sacrifice and car leasing schemes.
* Family‑friendly policies.
* Reimbursement of the Social Care Wales registration fee.
* Free parking at the office.
* Full induction, reflective supervision, and management support.
* Excellent training and development opportunities and an established CPD programme.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting vacancy, complete our online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us. Please outline how you meet all essential criteria within your supporting statement.
Contact our Team Manager, Julie Fisher, on 01824 712821 should you wish to discuss any aspect of the post. Appointment is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.
Important Information
Applicants must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We are unable to reply to all applications – if you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you may assume you have not been shortlisted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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