Locum Child Protection Qualified Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services (Caerphilly County Borough Council)

Job Overview

We are recruiting a committed **Qualified Social Worker (QSW)** to join **Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Children’s Services team**. This role focuses on safeguarding children, supporting families, and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met to deliver safe, effective, and child-centred practice.

As part of the Children’s Services team, you will manage a varied caseload, carry out assessments, and work with multi-agency partners to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

– Undertake child protection and safeguarding assessments in line with statutory guidance. – Develop, implement, and review care and support plans tailored to children’s needs. – Carry out risk assessments and contribute to child protection enquiries and legal processes. – Prepare high-quality, evidence-based reports for court proceedings, case reviews, and statutory meetings. – Work closely with families, carers, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated interventions. – Ensure the child’s voice is central to all assessments and planning. – Maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with legislation, policy, and council procedures. – Participate in reflective practice, supervision, and service development within Children’s Services.

About You

You are a resilient and compassionate social worker who thrives in challenging situations and is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. With strong assessment and decision-making skills, you can manage complex caseloads effectively while working collaboratively with partner agencies.

Requirements

– Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with registration to **Social Care Wales**. – Experience working within **Children’s Services**, including safeguarding and child protection. – Strong knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and legislation, including the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. – Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills. – Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a child-focused approach.

Contract & Salary

– Employer: **Caerphilly County Borough Council** – Service: **Children’s Services** – Contract type: **Full-time, locum/temporary contract via Tripod Partners** – Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

How to Apply

If you are a Qualified Social Worker ready to contribute to children’s services in Caerphilly, we would like to hear from you. Please **apply using the form on the page**.