Role: Qualified Social Worker
Team: 16+ / Leaving Care Team
Location: Swansea Council
Pay Rate: £30.50 per hour
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing
Requirements: Must be registered with Social Care Wales
Are you passionate about helping young people transition successfully into adulthood? Do you want to guide older youth and care leavers toward independence, ensuring they have the tools, stability, and support networks they need to thrive?
Swansea Council is seeking a dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join their 16+ Children's Service / Leaving Care Team. Offering a competitive rate of £30.50 per hour, this role is ideal for a practitioner who excels at relationship-based social work and wants to make a lasting impact on young lives at a critical turning point.
The Impact You Will Make
In the 16+ team, your practice will focus heavily on empowering young people, building resilience, and facilitating smooth transitions out of the care system:
Pathway Planning: Co-produce and review comprehensive Pathway Plans with young people aged 16-21 (and up to 25 if in education), outlining their housing, education, employment, and personal goals.
Transition & Independence Support: Guide care leavers through practical milestones, from securing safe accommodation and managing budgets to accessing higher education or training opportunities.
Statutory Case Management: Fulfill statutory obligations for looked-after young people and care leavers, conducting regular visits and multi-agency reviews.
Holistic Advocacy: Act as a stable, trusted professional for young people, helping them navigate complex systems while keeping their voices and aspirations at the absolute center of all care plans.
Mandatory Candidate Criteria
To meet Welsh regulatory standards and the specialized demands of this adolescent-focused service, you must fulfill the following:
Professional Registration: You MUST hold an active registration with Social Care Wales to practice.
Relevant Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience within a statutory Children's Services team, ideally with direct experience working with adolescents, looked-after children, or care leavers.
Driving License: A full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for regular community and placement visits.
Why Join the 16+ Team in Swansea?
Rewarding Specialism: Step away from early years crisis triage and focus on inspiring, forward-looking work centered around youth empowerment and independence.
Flexible Hybrid Working: Benefit from modern, flexible hybrid working models, allowing you to complete assessments and path planning from home alongside your community visits.
Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive local authority known for strong leadership, regular supervision, and an excellent team culture.
Fast-Track Your Application
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