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West Glamorgan

Social Work jobs in Swansea.

Local authorities continue to run high vacancy rates in children's services, adult safeguarding, mental health and hospital discharge teams. Actionus places Social Work England registered social workers into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across councils and health partners.

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Hiring in Swansea

What the Swansea market looks like.

Swansea Bay covers Morriston and Singleton alongside a large community footprint, with regional burns, plastics and cardiac services at Morriston. Welsh health boards are integrated organisations, so a single booking can span hospital, community and primary care settings.

Major employers in West Glamorgan

  • —Swansea Bay University Health Board
  • —Hywel Dda University Health Board
  • —Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
  • —Swansea Council adult social care

Also covering

Neath · Port Talbot · Llanelli · Bridgend · Carmarthen · Gorseinon

Typical settings

  • Local authority children's services
  • Adult social care teams
  • Hospital discharge teams
  • Mental health and AMHP services

Common specialities

  • Children and families
  • Safeguarding
  • Adults
  • Mental health / AMHP
  • Fostering and adoption
  • Hospital discharge

Questions

Social Work work in Swansea, answered.

What social work jobs are available in Swansea?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent social work roles across Swansea and the wider West Glamorgan area, including local authority children's services, adult social care teams, hospital discharge teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire social workers in Swansea?
Actionus works with social care employers across Swansea and the wider West Glamorgan area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring social workers.
What registration do I need to work as a social work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Swansea?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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