Fostering Social Worker – Barnardo's
Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? If so, we'd love to welcome you into our passionate and supportive Fostering Service here at Barnardo's. We have a wonderful opportunity for a committed and creative Social Worker to join our Pan‑Wales Fostering Team. Working with us means joining a compassionate group of professionals who believe deeply in the power of safe, loving, and lasting family relationships—and who will value your contribution every step of the way.
Why join Barnardo's?
At Barnardo's, we believe in quality over quantity. You'll hold a manageable caseload that allows you to truly focus on the children and families you're supporting. You'll benefit from regular supervision, peer support, emotional wellbeing resources and a workplace culture built on kindness, reflection, and professional growth.
We offer hybrid working across Wales, giving you the flexibility to organise your work in a way that supports both your priorities and your wellbeing. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, safe and supportive environment for all our staff.
About the role
As a Social Worker within our Fostering Service, you will:
- Recruit, assess and train prospective and approved foster parents as part of our CIW‑registered service
- Provide thoughtful, tailored & bespoke support to foster families
- Offer training and therapeutic, relationship‑focused interventions that acknowledge the impact of trauma, loss and early adversity
- Work with hope, creativity and empathy as you help families build secure and lasting connections
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our service through reflective practice, learning and professional curiosity
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children. You'll be supported to work therapeutically and to grow your skills through ongoing development opportunities.
What we're looking for
- A qualified Social Worker with current registration in Wales (or eligibility to register)
- 2 years post qualifying experience
- Someone who embraces learning and wants to grow within a highly experienced team
- A compassionate, resilient practitioner who believes in children and in the power of family
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
