Social Worker - Fostering Wales, Denbighshire
Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy
Job Reference: CHCS00049D1MTE
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 candidate's qualifications and experience.
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31/03/2028
Closing Date: 23rd October 2025
A rare opportunity has arisen for a qualified child care Social Worker to join our Foster Wales, Denbighshire Team. We are looking for individuals who are experienced, self‑motivated and are committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable children. You will use your skills to assess, train and supervise a range of foster carers and make evidence based recommendations and decisions to achieve our vision.
You will be provided with regular reflective supervision from an experienced and highly supportive team manager. Flexible and hybrid working is supported with staff wellbeing high on our agenda. Opportunities for professional development such as through Practice Teaching or specialist training are also offered.
Responsibilities
* Assess, train and supervise a range of foster carers.
* Make evidence based recommendations and decisions to achieve our vision.
* Provide regular reflective supervision.
Qualifications
* Registration with Social Care Wales as a social worker is an essential requirement.
* Applicants must hold a qualification in social work, e.g., degree or social work predecessor such as DipSW.
* Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.
Benefits
* Flexible and agile working opportunities: working from home or the office.
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising to 32 days.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
* Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc).
* Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme.
* Family friendly policies.
* Reimbursement of the Social Care Wales registration fee.
* Free parking at the office.
* A full induction, reflective supervision along with management support.
* Excellent training and development opportunities and an established CPD programme.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us.
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Contact
Team manager: Julie Fisher on 01824 712821
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