Youth Offending Team Social Worker (or Probation Officer)

Youth Offending Social Worker

South Wales

Contract until end of March 2027 initially

Pay rate up to £35.32 per hour

A South Wales based Youth Offending Service whose principal aim is the prevention of anti-social behavior, offending and re-offending by children and young people are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join them for an initial 6 month contract. This role will offer hybrid working.

As part of the Youth Offending Service you will provide a range of integrated services and interventions to young people and their families. This will include providing support to young people in the Criminal Justice System who display challenging, anti-social and offending behavior.

Experience of working with young people and of multi-agency working is essential. Candidates to this post will also be required to hold a recognised social work qualification (DIPSW, CQSW, CSS etc.) or probation qualification.

This post is based in an experienced service, which offers excellent support and supervision and professional development opportunities. You will be expected to cover across two local authorities.

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker
• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England
• Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Why register with Hoop Social Work?

• 20 + years' experience in the social work market
• A local specialist agency based in Cardiff, with roles across South Wales, West Wales and South West England
• Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities
• A Welsh-speaking consultant available if you'd prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh
• PAYE or Umbrella payroll options - whichever suits you best
• Twice-weekly payroll
• A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed
• We actively supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England
• Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer
• Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, like birthday gifts
• DBS and compliance support to help keep the process smooth and straight forward

Given the nature of the role, we can only consider applications from candidates with a recognised social work qualification or probation qualification and current registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England (applicable for social workers only). Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available, so please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Interested? Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on for an informal chat.

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on for an informal chat.