Job Opportunity with Action for Children: Fostering Social Worker

Location: Newport, Gwent ​

Salary: Circa £39,000 per annum

Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 3 April 2025

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A bit about the role 
Our successful therapeutic fostering service is now looking to recruit a Fostering Social Worker to join our team. The fostering service provides safe, stable foster homes for vulnerable children and young people. 

You’ll be working on a hybrid basis which includes visiting foster families, attending meetings, working from home, and attending the office.  

As a Fostering Social Worker for our sector leading Fostering Wales service you'll train and support Foster Parents to provide stable family homes to young people who have survived trauma so a therapeutic approach is a vital part of our work. 

How you'll help to create brighter futures 

• Working with local authorities and partner agencies 
• Recruiting and assessing foster parents 
• Supporting foster parents with the challenges and rewards of caring for young people and children with complex needs 
• Delivering excellent, evidence-informed and therapeutic practice as a member of a skilled and motivated team
• Participating in a culture of learning and continuing professional development for carers and staff
• Being responsible for your own caseload. 

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