CLA Social Worker Merthyr in Merthyr Tydfil

Hoop Social Work; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoop Social Work seeks a qualified Childrens Looked After Social Worker for a full-time position in Merthyr. This role demands extensive experience in social work, specifically with looked-after children, and requires immediate availability. You will benefit from robust support, flexible payroll options, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available

Twice weekly payroll

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Loyalty Bonus to QSW's

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• 6 months experience working as a registered social worker in the UK.
• Registered with Social Care Wales or Social Work England.
• Driving license with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Join Merthyr’s CLA team working 4 out of 5 days a week.
• Cover a soon to be vacant post with commitment to full-time hours.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in Children’s Social Work.

Skills

Children's Social Work

Local Authority experience

Ability to hit the ground running

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Childrens Looked After Social Worker

Merthyr

Full Time

up to £38.43 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 £38.43 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.