Adult Social Worker - Herefordshire Council

Hoop Recruitment LTD; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking an experienced locum Social Worker to join their dynamic team in Herefordshire. This role involves conducting essential reviews across various teams, ensuring compliance with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. You will leverage your strong communication skills and experience in safeguarding to support clients effectively. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while maintaining essential face-to-face interactions. With a commitment to professional development, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

PAYE and Umbrella payroll options

Twice weekly payroll

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Refer a friend scheme

Loyalty Bonus to QSW's

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Must have a strong working knowledge of eligibility under the Care Act 2014.
• Experience of completing Safeguarding Enquiries is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out review work across all North, City and South Teams.
• Complete 4 – 5 reviews a week, depending on complexity.

Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005

Experience with Safeguarding Enquiries

Strengths-based Approach

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Tools

Mosaic Client Database

Job description

Adults Locality - Reviews - Social Worker

Pay rate up to £38

Herefordshire Council

Herefordshire Adult Social Care is looking for an experienced locum Social Worker to carry out review work across all North, City and South Teams. Must have a strong working knowledge of eligibility under the Care Act 2014 & the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Experience of completing Safeguarding Enquiries is also essential.

You will also be familiar with a strengths-based approach and able to employ this in reviewing clients against on-going eligible care and support needs. You will be expected to complete 4 – 5 reviews a week, depending on complexity.

Excellent communication and written skills are essential. Herefordshire Adult Social Care uses the Mosaic client database so experience with this system would be an advantage, but training will be provided as required.

We are currently working a hybrid system of part office/part home-based working. There is a requirement to be able to work face to face in the office in Hereford and be able to travel throughout the county as required, for at least 2 days each week. You will be given autonomy in the booking of visits for the days in office and then writing-up on the work from home days.

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in welsh throughout your job search
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Provides free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributes CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Loyalty Bonus to QSW's
• Wellbeing sessions

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

• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• 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

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. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.