Spring into Your Dream Job by the Sea! Fostering Social Worker (Placements Team) Barry Island, South Wales Pay rate up to £38.43 Umbrella in line with the ADSS pledge Are you a compassionate Social Worker looking to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families this spring? Join the Vale of Glamorgans'' Fostering team and help create brighter futures for children in need of loving homes, all while being surrounded by the beauty of the Welsh coast, and also home to Gavin and Stacey! With a perfect blend of meaningful work and the serenity of seaside life, this opportunity offers a truly unique and rewarding experience. This is a full time role, offering hybrid and flexible working with a pay rate of £38.43 per hour Umbrella company. You will be working within the Placements Team and you will be responsible for assessing and approving foster placements for Vale of Glamorgan children in conjunction with their Fostering Panel. This includes an increasing number of kinship placements enabling children to remain within their wider family network. The team provide support to foster carers, with a commitment to promoting the recruitment and retention of local carers. You will be required to identify and commission placements for children looked after, both within the Councils'' internal resources and within the independent sector when an internal placement cannot be identified. To apply for this role, you will need to hold - A minimum of 6 months experience of ..... full job details .....