Liquidpersonnel

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Social Worker – Children's Services

Location
Newport
Employment type
Temporary
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Last seen
Aug 20, 2026

About the role

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Children's Services team, based in Newton.

What will your responsibilities be?

  • Manage cases within CASP, Child Protection, PLO, Court, and Locality teams.
  • Complete assessments of children and families.
  • Support children subject to Child Protection Plans.
  • Undertake pre-proceedings and court-related social work.
  • Safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.
  • Work directly with children, families, and partner agencies.
  • Prepare assessments, reports, and care plans.
  • Apply the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
  • Follow Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
  • Use a strengths-based, child-focused approach.

Benefits:

  • Supportive and experienced teams.
  • Regular monthly supervision.
  • Ongoing training and learning opportunities.
  • Flexible hybrid working.
  • Strong professional development support.
  • Guidance from Team Managers and Principal Social Workers.
  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunities across multiple Children's Services teams.
  • Career development and progression opportunities.
  • Positive and supportive office-based culture.

Qualifications and Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have;

  • Degree in Social Work (or equivalent recognised qualification).
  • Registration with Social Care Wales.
  • A minimum of three years’ experience within a Children’s Social Work setting.
  • Relevant post-qualified Social Work experience.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
  • Right to work in the UK

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