Adults Social Worker Locality Team Cheltenham, Gloucester

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

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Adults Locality Team. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive environment, focusing on helping individuals regain control of their lives during challenging times. You will utilize a strengths-based approach, connecting clients to vital resources and support networks. With a guaranteed minimum placement of three months and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the community. Join a team that values your skills and offers continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£150 Accommodation / mileage weekly allowance

Capped caseloads at 25

Guaranteed minimum 3 month placement

Remote / agile working

Regular supervision and guidance

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Loyalty Bonus to QSW's

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with experience in Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and theories in social work.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in crisis to regain control of their lives.
• Connect clients to resources and support within the community.

Skills

Social Work

Legislation knowledge

Multi-agency collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Social Work qualification

ASYE year or equivalent experience

Tools

Social Work England registration

Driving licence

Job description

Adults Locality Team Social Worker

Cheltenham

£35 per hour Umbrella

Gloucestershire County Council are looking for a full-time Social Worker locum to join them for a 3-month opportunity working within Adults Social Care Services in the Cheltenham Locality Team.

They are looking for a Social Worker who must be able to listen hard to the people of Gloucestershire, to understand what really matters and to connect them to resources that help them continue with their chosen life, either with support or independently. In this role you will be working with individuals to help them to regain control of their lives in a crisis. Gloucestershire use the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them.

To join the team you need:

1. To be a Social Worker registered with Social Work England with a completed ASYE year or equivalent demonstrable experience in a statutory social work setting
2. To have experience working within Adult Social Care, including working in a multi-agency and court environment
3. To have knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to Adult Social Work
4. To hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car (exceptions may apply under the Equality Act)

What can Gloucestershire offer you?

1. £35 per hour
2. £150 Accommodation / mileage weekly allowance subject to your location
3. Capped caseloads at 25
4. Guaranteed minimum 3 month placement (subject to renewal)
5. Remote / agile working: Localities - first 2 weeks in the office for a robust induction; thereafter a maximum 2/3 days per week in Gloucestershire to undertake visits / meetings / supervision
6. Dedicated support with regular supervision and guidance from line management

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• 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 on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Loyalty Bonus to QSW's
• Wellbeing sessions

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with 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.