Adults Social Worker Contact and Assessment Cardiff

Hoop Social Work; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care agency in Cardiff is seeking Qualified Social Workers for a contract role within the Contact and Assessment Team. Successful candidates will need a relevant qualification and experience in adults services, along with registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England. The position offers hybrid work options and competitive support. Apply only if you meet the qualifications outlined.

Benefits

Free training sessions to contribute towards CPD

Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated support team

Refer a friend scheme

Wellbeing sessions

Birthday gifts for QSWs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience working as a registered social worker in the UK.
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or willing to apply for a DBS.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with major difficulties to enhance their independence.
• Work within the legislation and Council policies to assess and commission services.
• Contribute to systems that ensure quality service and help those at risk.

Skills

Knowledge of SSWA

Strength-based practice

Effective communication

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Overview

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Contact & Assessment x 2

Cardiff

Qualified Social Workers x 2 are required for an initial 6-9 month contract to cover matertnity leave to join Cardiff Councils' Contact and Assessment Team. Pay rate for this role is to be confirmed. These positions will be offer hybrid working and when on site be based at County Hall in Cardiff.

Job role

• To assist people to resolve major difficulties in their lives and to enhance their independence and coping skills
• To work within current legislation and Council policy, procedures and practice to assess, commission and review services, including planned interventions, for a specific client group.
• To work within the statutory guidance and policy/procedural framework to assist in protecting those who are at risk or vulnerable.
• To contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk.
• To work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to empower clients to speak for themselves

Good knowledge and understanding of the SSWA and strength based practice, is required.

To apply for this role

• A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker
• A relevant Social Work Qualification and experience in adults services.
• 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

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
• Free training sessions (Contributing towards CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Birthday gifts to QSW's
• Wellbeing sessions

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 02922 400519 for an informal chat.