Registered Social Worker-Social Care Qualified

Job Advert: Registered Social Worker (Children’s Services) – Social Care QualifiedLocation: Usk, Monmouthshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 26 January 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week
Work Pattern: Hybrid – minimum of 3 days per week office-based and working across the Monmouthshire area
Salary:

• PAYE: £29.24 per hour
• Umbrella: £39.32 per hour
  

Are you an experienced and confident Social Worker with strong knowledge of Child Protection and Court work? Network Recruitment Wales is seeking a Registered Social Worker to join a friendly and supportive Children’s Services team in Monmouthshire on a temporary basis to cover a vacancy where permanent recruitment has been unsuccessful.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to support team development while managing complex work within a well-structured service.

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What You’ll Do:

• Provide quality assurance (QA) support on key documents including safety plans, assessments, and reports.
• Attend Child Protection conferences and professional meetings, supporting and mentoring less experienced social workers when required.
• Oversee a small caseload of complex cases, particularly during a colleague’s sickness absence.
• Offer practical and professional support to the duty team, maintaining a visible office presence.
• Contribute confidently within the Court and Child Protection arenas, ensuring best practice and compliance with legislation.

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What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified and registered Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in Child Protection and Court work.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and quality assurance skills.
• Ability to provide professional guidance and support to colleagues.
• Willingness to work office-based at least 3 days per week as part of a hybrid model.
• Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills.

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Essential Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Social Care Wales registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ references/work history.
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement.

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Why Join Us?This role provides the chance to work within a supportive and collaborative Children’s Services team, making a meaningful contribution to safeguarding practice while helping to maintain service continuity. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues and management in a professional and welcoming environment.

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How to Apply:Ready to make an impact? Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today.
📞 01443 230222
🌐 https://www.networkrecruitmentwales.co.uk/nrwpeople/
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a committed Children’s Services team in Monmouthshire — apply now!
Network Recruitment Wales is an equal opportunities employer