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Social care 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.

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At Swansea Council we are proud of our social care 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

If you want to know more about fostering in Swansea talk to us - we're Foster Wales Swansea.

Early Help Lead Worker (closing date: 01/06/23)

£27,852 - £31,099 per annum. If you enjoy supporting children and their families to achieve their full potential, then Swansea Council could be just the service for you.

Early Help Lead Worker (closing date: 01/06/23)

£27,852 - £31,099 per annum. If you enjoy supporting children and their families to achieve their full potential, then Swansea Council could be just the service for you.

Kitchen Assistant (closing date: 01/06/23)

£21,189 per annum. We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Birchgrove Special Needs Day Service. The hours of work would be 11.30 - 13.30.

Services Support Officer (closing date: 01/06/23)

£27,852 - £31,099 per year Swansea Council places great value in promoting early years and childcare believing in the ethos of providing every child with the best start in life to be the best that they can be.

Local Area Co-ordinator (closing date: 01/06/23)

£32,020 - £35,411 per year. We are recruiting a Local Area Coordinator to cover the area of Blaenymaes, Portmead, Ravenhill, Fforestfach. The post is a temporary contract to March 2024.

Senior Early Years, Early Help Worker (closing date: 01/06/23)

£27,852 - £31,099 per year. The post is temporary to 31 of March 2025 in the first instance but will be extended subject to available finance.

Social Worker (closing date: 01/06/23)

Grade 8 (newly qualified) £32,020 - £35,411 per year. Grade 9 (qualified) £36,298 - £40,478 per year. We have a vacancy in our Adult Services Community Learning Disability Team ( CLDT) and are looking to recruit a Social Worker to a permanent position.

Social Worker (closing date: 01/06/23)

Grade 8 (newly qualified) £35,411 per annum. Grade 9 (qualified) £36,298 - £40,478 per annum. Foster Wales Swansea is a leading Local Authority Fostering service based within Child and Family Services.

Consultant Social Worker (closing date: 02/06/23)

£44,539 - £45,495 per year. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hidden Harm Consultant Social Worker(on a fixed term contract up to the 31st of March 2024 with a view to funding being agreed on a year on year basis) within Child and Family Services, Family Support, Swansea - a great place to live and work.

Hidden Harm Social Worker (closing date: 02/06/23)

£35,411 per year (Newly Qualified) £36,298 - £40,478 per year (Qualified). An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hidden Harm Social Worker (on a fixed term contract up to the 31st of March 2024, with a view to funding being agreed on a year on year basis), within Child and Family Services, Family Support, Swansea - a great place to live and work.

Senior Social Work Practitioner (closing date: 06/06/23)

£41,496 - £43,516 per year. You must possess a Social Work Qualification, be registered with Social Care Wales and have up to date knowledge and experience of working with children and families in a multi-agency/inter-disciplinary environment. Knowledge of the functioning and main responsibilities of a fostering service is also required for this role.

Commissioning Officer (closing date: 06/06/23)

£41,496 - £45,495 per year. The Commissioning team is looking for a highly motivated and qualified/experienced person to join this exciting and innovative team to make a real difference to services and residents of Swansea. Temporary until 31 March 2025.

Day Support Worker (closing date: 07/06/23)

£22,369 - £23,194 per year. Female Day Support Worker - 18 hours. Birchgrove Special Needs Day Service is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and caring person to work within a well-established Day Service.

Senior Social Work Practitioner (closing date: 08/06/23)

£41,496 - £43,516 per annum. In Swansea we believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we will ensure you have the right support and a positive working environment to deliver outstanding social care to children, young people and families. We recognise that social workers undertake a challenging but rewarding role and value the resilience they show by overcoming challenges every day. Senior Social Workers in our Supported Care Planning Teams will be responsible for managing risk and care planning for our children subject to child in need of care and support plans, child protection plans and the Public Law Outline.

Deputising Senior Lead Worker (closing date: 08/06/23)

£36,298 - £40,478 per year. The successful candidate will join the Early Help Service and will participate in a multidisciplinary hub structure that has responsibility for meeting the wellbeing needs of vulnerable and at risk young people and their families. Temporary until 31 March 2025.

West Glamorgan Volunteer Strategy Manager (closing date: 09/06/23)

£32,020 - £35,411 per year. We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to work as part of the West Glamorgan Transformation Team. Temporary until March 2025.

Social Worker (closing date: 15/08/23)

Grade 8 (newly qualified) £35,411 per annum. Grade 9 (qualified) £36,298 - £40,478 per annum. In Swansea, we believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we will ensure you have the right support and a positive working environment to deliver outstanding social care to children, young people and families. We recognise that social workers undertake a challenging but rewarding role and value the resilience they show by overcoming challenges every day. Social Workers in our Supported Care Planning Teams will be responsible for managing risk and care planning for our children subject to child in need of care and support plans, child protection plans and the Public Law Outline dependant on individual experience.

Social Care Personal Assistant

From £10.90 per hour. A variety of Social Care Personal Assistant positions are available throughout the Swansea area to support individuals of all ages (children and adults), backgrounds and abilities.