CLA Social Worker Merthyr

Hoop Social Work; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency seeks a qualified Childrens Looked After Social Worker for a full-time on-site role in Merthyr, assisting in a busy CLA team. Candidates must have substantial experience and necessary qualifications as a registered social worker. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, emphasizing immediate availability and expertise in children's social work.

Benefits

PAYE and Umbrella payroll options

Twice weekly payroll

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Dedicated point of contact

Loyalty Bonus for QSWs

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK experience as a registered social worker.
• Registered with Social Care Wales / Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS and driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Join CLA team, covering a soon vacant post.
• Work full time, 4 out of 5 days on site.
• Support children in care with minimal training.

Skills

Looked After Children experience

Children's Social Work

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Childrens Looked After Social Worker

Merthyr

Full Time

up to GBP38.43 per hour (in line with ADSS pledge)

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join Merthyrs' CLA team based on site 4 out of 5 days a week. This contract will initially run for 3-6 months and is for 5 days a week and will cover a soon to be vacant post. Pay rate for this position is up to GBP38.43 per hour Umbrella company in line with ADSS pledge rates.

To apply for this role:

- Must have recent Local Authority working experience in a Looked After Children / Children in Care team.
- Must have extensive experience in Children's Social Work and demonstrate periods of long post holding
- Must be able to commit to full time hours
- Available to start a new role ASAP
- Must be fully capable to hit the ground running, we are not able to provide training to people interested in moving into the LAC environment, they must already possess experience in this area.

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

• A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker
• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• 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 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 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 for an informal chat.