Are the needs of children central to all your decision making?
£35,000 – £47,000pa depending on experience
Full Time
Based from our office in Cardiff we provide quality foster placements and bespoke packages of care for looked after children, with child-centred decision making at the heart of all our work.
Skilled at forward planning and flexible thinking, you can anticipate problems before they arise and remain calm in complex situation. Good people skills, including the ability to motive and empower carers, are essential. You value supervision and teamwork but can act upon your own initiative, carefully taking into account the wishes and feelings of others. You will welcome joining an inclusive organisation with a genuine commitment to quality.
At SFS the social worker’s role involves direct work with children in order to best represent their needs and wishes in the development and implementation of childcare plans, as well as the recruitment, assessment and support of foster parents. Join our small stable team working in the Cardiff and South Wales areas with the opportunity to make a real difference, improving outcomes for children within managed caseloads designed to allow time for proactive working.
This role is based at our office in Cardiff with some flexibility for home working. Your own transport to visit carers and children is required. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
For an informal discussion contact Gaynor Cleverly, Service Manager, or for an information pack only call Stefano Cannatella, Office Manager, both at our Cardiff office, on 029 2046 0004.
Closing: 10am, 19th January 2026
Interviews: 22nd January 2026