At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dedicated team ensuring high standards in fostering services and quality assurance.
- Company: Hoop Social Work, a trusted name in social work recruitment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Enjoy flexible working with a supportive team and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of foster children and families.
- Qualifications: Recognised Social Work qualification and fostering experience required.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 40000 £ per year.
Hoop Social Work are working with Foster Wales Swansea to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker for an initial contract of up to six months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fostering social worker looking to utilise their expertise in quality assurance and foster carer support within a well-established team.
About the Role
Based at the Guildhall in Swansea, you'll join the Foster Wales Swansea team undertaking a range of quality assurance responsibilities, including:
- Completing Quality Assurance work
- Undertaking Form F Supervisions
- Carrying out Annual Reviews
- Supporting the fostering service to maintain high standards of practice
This is a hybrid role with office attendance required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the remainder of the week worked from home.
To be considered, you'll need:
- A recognised Social Work qualification
- Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England
- A minimum of 6 months' UK experience working as a registered Social Worker
- Experience within fostering services
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
- Three years of satisfactory references
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Why register with Hoop Social Work?
- Over 20 years' experience recruiting within the social work sector
- Specialist social work recruiters based locally in Cardiff
- Exclusive vacancies and early access to new opportunities
- Welsh-speaking consultants available if preferred
- Choice of PAYE or Umbrella payroll
- Twice-weekly payroll
- A dedicated consultant backed by an experienced support team
- We supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, along with clients across South West England
- £200 referral bonus for every successful recommendation
- Wellbeing support and thoughtful extras, including birthday gifts
- Full DBS and compliance support to make registration as straightforward as possible
If you're an experienced fostering social worker looking for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work for a confidential, informal chat.
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, we can only consider applicants who hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are currently registered with Social Care Wales or Social Work England. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available, so please only apply if you meet these essential criteria.
Senior Social Worker Fostering Swansea employer: Hoop Social Work
Hoop Social Work is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees. With a focus on professional growth, you will have access to exclusive vacancies and dedicated support from experienced consultants, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working in the vibrant city of Swansea. Join us to make a meaningful impact in fostering services while benefiting from competitive pay and thoughtful extras.
