CMHT Social Worker Swansea

Hoop Recruitment Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 4,202,000 - 5,294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twice weekly payroll

Welsh‑speaking consultant available

Local agency based in Cardiff

Job summary

Swansea Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Community Mental Health Team in Adult Services. The role is a full-time, 37-hour position based at Central Clinic, Swansea, with a mix of office work and home visits. Experience in mental health, report writing, and tribunals is essential.

Applicants should be registered social workers with Social Care Wales / Social Work England, possess a driving licence, and be able to travel within the area. DBS checks and references are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Write and submit reports for assessments.
• Attend Mental Health Tribunals.
• Visit clients in hospitals and their own homes.

Skills

Mental health experience

Report writing

Travel to client homes

Driving licence

UK social work registration

Education

Social Work Qualification

Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England

Job description

Community Mental Health Team - Social Worker £30.50 PAYE / £38.43 Umbrella Swansea Council

We are looking to appoint a full time social worker in the Community Mental Health Team within Adult Services, on a temporary basis initial until the end of March. Post to commence ASAP. Role is based in Central Clinic, Orchard Street, Swansea.

The post is full time, 37 hours per week and a mix of office based and visiting clients in hospitals and their own homes. Some mental health experience is essential along with writing and submitting reports plus attending Mental Health Tribunals also being part of the role.

It would be advantageous if the Social Worker had knowledge of WCCIS given the short contract time, and ideally local to Swansea or prepared to travel.

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
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Birthday gifts
• 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.