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Fostering Social Worker (Supervising) - Bridgend Council

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 30.5 - 38.43 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bridgend, Bridgend county borough

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Fostering Social Worker – General Fostering & Placements
Bridgend, South Wales
Up to £38.43 per hour (Umbrella)
Hybrid Working
Full Time Preferred | Compressed Hours Considered

Hoop Social Work are looking for an experienced and passionate Fostering Social Worker to join Bridgend County Borough Council’s Placements & General Fostering Team on a locum basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive fostering service where you’ll play a key role in supporting foster carers and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people across the region.

The team are ideally looking for someone on a full-time basis, although compressed hours can be considered for the right candidate, providing flexibility around service needs can be offered — including availability to work Fridays.

What you can expect in the role:

  * Working as a Supervising Social Worker within the General Fostering Service

  * Managing a caseload of foster carers

  * Completing Form F Assessments and Annual Reviews

  * Participating in duty cover across both Kinship and General Fostering services (approximately 2 office-based duty days per month)

  * Attending weekly Wednesday team briefs and meetings at the Civic Offices

  * Hybrid working with a balance of home and office working

This role would suit a social worker who has a sound understanding of fostering legislation and practice standards, alongside strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

✔ A Social Work qualification
✔ Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England
✔ A minimum of 6 months UK Social Work experience
✔ Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
✔ Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
✔ 3 years’ references

Why work with Hoop Social Work?

✨ 20 years’ experience in the Social Work market
✨ Your local agency based in Cardiff
✨ Dedicated consultant and support team
✨ PAYE & Umbrella payroll options available
✨ Twice weekly payroll
✨ Free training sessions contributing towards CPD
✨ Welsh-speaking consultants available
✨ Refer a friend bonus scheme
✨ Birthday gifts 🎂
✨ Wellbeing support sessions
✨ Proud suppliers to Local Authorities across Wales and the South West

Due to the nature of the role, applications can only be considered from qualified Social Workers registered with Social Care Wales or Social Work England. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.

📞 For an informal and confidential chat, contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Recruitment on (phone number removed) today

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