Social Worker

Hoop Recruitment LTD; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Twice-weekly payroll

Job summary

Hoop Recruitment LTD is seeking a Community Mental Health Team Social Worker for Bridgend County Borough Council. This full-time position involves supporting adults with mental health challenges and requires prior mental health experience.

The role includes statutory duties, multidisciplinary collaboration, and offers a mix of office and community-based work. Applicants must be registered Social Workers with a minimum 6 months UK experience.

Benefits include CPD opportunities, a dedicated support team, and flexible payroll options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience working in the UK as a registered Social Worker.
• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England is required.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support adults experiencing mental health challenges.
• Undertake statutory social work duties.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary partners.

Skills

Mental health experience

Report writing

Care planning

Attendance at Mental Health Tribunals

Knowledge of WCCIS

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Position Summary

Community Mental Health Team Social Worker – Bridgend County Borough Council.

Bridgend County Borough Council is looking to appoint an experienced Social Worker to join their Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) within Adult Services on an initial temporary contract for an initial 3 month period, with the potential for extension. This is a full‑time position (37 hours per week) offering a blend of office‑based working, home visits, hospital visits, and community‑based assessments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting adults experiencing mental health challenges, undertaking statutory social work duties and working closely with multidisciplinary partners.

Previous mental health experience is essential, including report writing, care planning, and attending Mental Health Tribunals where required. Knowledge of WCCIS would be advantageous, enabling you to hit the ground running within a busy and supportive team.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of experience working in the UK as a registered Social Worker
• Recognised Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England
• Experience working within Adult Mental Health services
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• Minimum 3 years of referencing history

Benefits

• 20 years of experience recruiting within the Social Work sector
• Local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh‑speaking consultant available throughout your job search
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available
• Dedicated consultant and support team
• Twice‑weekly payroll
• Access to opportunities across South Wales and the South West
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme
• Birthday gifts
• Wellbeing support sessions

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.