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.

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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.

Cook (closing date: 14/11/25)

£25,583 - £25,989 pro rata per year. Part time (19.5 hours per week) at The Hollies Residential Care Home for older people.

Relief Activity Leader (closing date: 21/11/25)

£24,404 per year pro rata. A perfect entry level position for anyone looking to start a career in activity provision or working with children and families. A wealth of training and development available for the right candidates.

Commissioning and Placement Support Officer x2 (closing date: 11/11/25)

£26,403 - £27,254 per year. Are you ready to make a real difference for children and young people? Swansea Council is recruiting a Commissioning and Placement Support Officer who will play a vital role in ensuring children are placed in settings that best meet their needs and support their outcomes. Temporary until March 2027.

Senior Social Worker (closing date: 12/11/25)

£46,142 - £48,226 per year. Are you looking to progress your career in social work and invested in children and young people and want best outcomes, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you. The Looked After Children's Team in Swansea currently have a Senior Social Work vacancy. Previous applicants need not apply.

Project Manager - No Wrong Door (closing date: 14/11/25)

£40,777 - £45,091 per year. Join a transformative initiative in West Glamorgan that is reshaping how children, young people, and families access support. As Project Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of a new model that prioritises emotional well-being, mental health, and early intervention. Temporary until March 2027.

Night Care Officer x 2 (closing date: 18/11/25)

£28,142 - £31,022 per year pro rata. Night Care Officer posts x 2. 1 x 20 hours per week & 1 x 10 hours per week at St Johns Residential Care Home in Manselton, Swansea.

Senior Social Work Practitioner (closing date: 18/11/25)

£46,142 - £48,226 per year. Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families? We're excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Kinship Team as a Senior Social Worker.

Integrated Community Occupational Therapy Assistant X 2 (closing date: 19/11/25)

£32,061 - £35,412 per year. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic grade 7 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join Swansea Community Integrated Services-Therapies Team, within Swansea Council. The posts will be full time and temporary up to 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

Occupational Therapy Team Lead (closing date: 20/11/25)

£46,142 - £50,269 per year. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic grade 10 Occupational Therapist to join the OT leadership team for Swansea Community Integrated Services-Therapies Team, within Swansea Council. This post is full time and temporary up to 31 March 2027 in the first instance.