Adults with Learning Disabilities Social Worker Swansea

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

Job summary

A leading company in social work is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their Adults with Learning Disabilities team in Swansea. This role involves working with service users to enhance their independence and quality of life, with a competitive pay rate of up to £38.43 per hour. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, including registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England. The position offers hybrid working options and a supportive environment with various benefits.

Benefits

20 years’ experience in the Social Work market

Free quarterly training sessions (contributing to CPD)

Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated support team

Loyalty Bonus for QSWs

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with service users and their families to maximize independence.
• Conduct welfare and safeguarding visits.
• Demonstrate understanding of risk management and strength-based working.

Skills

Assessment

Care Planning

Person-Centred Planning

Care Management

IT Competence

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities

Swansea Social Services

Pay rate up to £38.43 per hour in line with the All Wales Pledge

A Qualified Social Worker is required, preferably on a full-time basis, to join Swansea Council's Adults with Learning Disabilities team. This role is based in the Guildhall, Swansea. The position is 37 hours per week with hybrid working options, including home, on-site, and face-to-face with clients. The role may also involve welfare and safeguarding visits. The pay rate is up to £38.43 per hour via Umbrella, dependent on experience, or the PAYE equivalent. This initial 3-month contract may be extended.

The Learning Disability teams work with Service Users and their families to maximize independence and opportunities, enabling service users to lead purposeful, meaningful, and fulfilled lives. Candidates must have experience working in learning disability teams, including assessment, care planning, person-centred planning, and care management. Competence in IT and meeting performance standards are essential. We seek an enthusiastic individual with a strong value base, committed to strength-based practice.

The candidate should work within the legislative framework (e.g., Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2015), demonstrating understanding of risk management and outcome-focused, strength-based working. Experience with WCCIS and local knowledge of Swansea are preferred.

To apply, you must hold:

• A minimum of 6 months UK experience as a registered social worker
• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England
• An Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service, or willingness to apply for one
• 3 years of referencing
• A driving license with access to a car

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience in the Social Work market
• Local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultant available
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options – you choose!
• Dedicated support team
• Twice weekly payroll
• Supplies to Local Authorities across South/West Wales and South West England
• Free quarterly training sessions (contributing to CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Loyalty Bonus for QSWs
• Wellbeing sessions

Only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England will be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please apply only if you meet these criteria.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.