Social Services jobs

Have a look at our rewarding jobs and careers that really make a difference to the lives of people of all ages across Swansea.

At Swansea Council we are proud of our social services workforce and all that they do. Our offer includes flexible working, pension scheme, training, and lots more.

Your life experiences and passion to care for and help people have the best possible life could open the doors to you for a job right now.

See the adverts below to see what's on offer. Each one has contacts of someone you can email or phone to find out more.

Fostering

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Social Care Personal Assistant

From £12.75 to £13.13 per hour. A Social Care Personal Assistant is employed to support an individual to live as independently as possible. A variety of positions are available throughout the Swansea area to support individuals of all ages (including children and adults), backgrounds and abilities.

Residential Care Officer (closing date: 09/12/25)

£28,142 - £31,022 pro rata per year. Residential Care Officer -28 hr post at Maesglas Community Support Unit- Adult Service Provision-Learning Disability -Temporary Emergency Accommodation Residential service.

Residential Care Officer (closing date: 09/12/25)

£28,142 - £31,022 pro rata per year. Part time. 21 hours per week at The Hollies Residential Care Home, in Pontarddulais.

Early Help Lead Worker (closing date: 09/12/25)

£32,061 - £35,412 pro rata per year. An opportunity has arisen for an Early Help Hub Lead Worker with the Early Help Hub. It is a part time role of 32 hours per week and is a temporary post, funded until 31 March 2028 pending further funding.

Adult Early Help Senior Lead Worker (closing date: 11/12/25)

£36,363 - £39,862 per year. Are you ready for a career-defining challenge? Do you want to be part of a brand-new, innovative service that puts people at the heart of everything?

Adult Early Help Lead Worker X 6 (closing date: 11/12/25)

£32,061 - £35,412 per year. Are you ready for a career-defining challenge? Do you want to be part of a brand-new, innovative service that puts people at the heart of everything?

Social Services Practitioner X 2 (closing date: 12/12/25)

£32,061 - £35,412 per year. Are you passionate about supporting adults to live well and independently? Swansea Council is seeking a Social Services Practitioner to join our Home First Team, delivering support across a range of hospital and community settings. These posts will be temporary up to 31 March 2027 in the first instance.