Senior Social Work Practitioner - Children's Services

About the company

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is looking for an experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner to join their Children's Services department on a 26-week contract.

Advance your career with Blaenau Gwent Council and Randstad - where your skills and leadership make a real difference.

Your tasks

In this leadership and advanced practice role, you will play a key part in driving service quality across all aspects of referral, decision-making, statutory assessment, and care management. You will work closely with the Team Manager to ensure high-quality, outcome-focused interventions for vulnerable children, young people, and families in the county.

Requirements

Key Requirements

• Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Social Work (BSc, MA, DipSW).
• Registration: Valid registration with Social Care Wales (or registered with SWE with a commitment to register in Wales).
• Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory Children's Social Care, including supervisory, mentoring, or advanced practice experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using the WCCIS database system and handling data/performance metrics.
• Travel: Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What we offer

Why Apply via Randstad?

• Dedicated Consultant: One point of contact to assist you through recruitment, onboarding, and throughout your contract.
• Accredited Training: Continuous professional development, including statutory safeguarding modules.
• Weekly Payroll: Fast, accurate, and reliable weekly payments.
• Referral Scheme: Earn up to £300 for referring a qualified friend or colleague (T&Cs apply).

How to apply

If you are an experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner looking to take on a leadership role in North/South-East Wales, please get in touch today:

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Senior Social Work Practitioner - Children's Services · Location: Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council · Contract Duration: 26 Weeks *Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-Time) Pay Rate:** £31.71/hr (PAYE) | £42.51/hr (Umbrella / Limited)

Work Pattern: To be agreed with the Team Manager (Hybrid options available depending on service need)

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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