Principal Social Worker - Through Care 0-14


Company:	Powys County Council
Salary:	£48,226 - £50,269
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5LG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Aug 2026

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Summary

Location - North Powys

An additional market supplement premium applies to this role – this will be discussed at interview

About the role:

Through Care (0-14) Principal Social Worker (North)

As a Principal Social Worker in the Through Care (0-14) team, you will manage complex cases to secure positive outcomes for our looked after children. Grounded in the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Signs of Safety framework you will champion strengths-based practice that keeps the child’s voice central. You will mentor colleagues, support placement stability and collaborate with multi-agency partners to deliver outstanding care.

About you:

You will have a social work qualification and be an experienced practitioner with a proven track record in statutory services, with experience in court work and care planning.

Passionate about ensuring the voice of the child drives every decision, using clear, transparent, and age-appropriate communication

Able to mentor colleagues including NQSW’s modelling best practice and contributing to our reflective and supportive team environment.

What you will do:

• Hold a caseload of Looked After Children applying Signs of Safety principles to secure timely permanency and placement stability

• Prepare high-quality statements, care plans and assessments to effectively represent the Local Authority and to progress care plans for children.

• Use direct work tools to involve children, families and carers in planning

• Work collaboratively with health, education, CAMHS, police, advocates and other agencies to create robust safety networks around children in care.

• Assist the Team Manager with day-today operational tasks, including quality assurance and auditing of reports, assessments and care plans.

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

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