Children's Social Worker; Wales Pledge - Social Care Qualified

Job Advert:
Children’s Social Worker (Fourteen Plus Team – All Wales Pledge) Social Care Qualified

Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Employment Type: Temporary
Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 26 January 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• PAYE: £28.15 per hour
• Umbrella: £36.88 per hour

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker passionate about supporting young people as they transition into adulthood? Network Recruitment Wales is recruiting a Social Worker to join the Fourteen Plus Team within the Vale of Glamorgan Children & Young People’s Services
. This temporary role is to cover a vacancy pending permanent recruitment and offers the opportunity to join a highly stable, well-bonded, and supportive team.

The Fourteen Plus Team works with:

• Looked After Children aged 14 and over
• Homeless young people aged 16–18
• Care leavers up to the age of 25

• Work directly with children, young people, and their families/carers across all aspects of statutory social work.
• Complete pathway planning
  , assessments, and reviews to support young people towards independence.
• Undertake court work and prepare high-quality reports as required.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring safeguarding and statutory responsibilities are met.
• Build effective relationships with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Carry out visits across the Vale of Glamorgan and beyond, working from the Barry base.

• A qualified and experienced Social Worker with relevant experience in children’s services, particularly with adolescents and care leavers.
• Registration with Social Care Wales (essential).
• Strong knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and best practice in children’s social care.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Flexibility to meet service demands.

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Social Care Wales registration
  .
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement
  .
• 3 years of references/work history.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded service that values stability, collaboration, and the voice of young people. Vale of Glamorgan is All Wales Pledge compliant
, and pay rates reflect this commitment. You’ll be supported by experienced managers and colleagues while making a real difference in the lives of young people preparing for independence.

Ready to take the next step? Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today.

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