Experienced Social Worker – Care & Support Team

Ardent Social Ltd; Tonyrefail; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Social Ltd. seeks an experienced Social Worker to join a Care & Support Team within Adult Services in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The role supports adults, requires Social Care Wales registration and a minimum of three years post-qualifying experience.

The post involves caseload management, assessments, and planning with partner agencies. Office-based with one mandatory day per week and agile working as described.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Care Wales.
• Minimum of three years post-qualifying Social Work experience.
• Experience in Adult Social Care.
• Strong assessment, communication and planning skills.
• Knowledge of Social Services and Well-being Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Caseload management to ensure timely social work practice.
• Undertake high-quality assessments and care planning.
• Apply knowledge of relevant legislation in daily practice.
• Build and maintain partnerships with care colleagues and external agencies.
• Promote person-centred practice and anti-oppressive approaches.
• Maintain up-to-date professional practice and reflective skills.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessment & planning

Anti-oppressive practice

Communication

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Experienced Social Worker – Care & Support Team

Contract

• PAYE: £23.98 per hour, Limited-Umbrella: £30.84 per hour
• Consultant
• Contact
• Reference
• Joseph Thomas-Samuels
• 02081563358
• 1179

Job Description

Job Title: Experienced Social Worker – Care & Support Team
Specialism: Adult Services
Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK
Salary: £30.84 Per Hour (Limited/Umbrella) / £23.98 Per Hour (PAYE)
Type: Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Care & Support Team within Adult Services in Rhondda Cynon Taf. This temporary opportunity is suitable for a qualified Social Worker with a minimum of three years’ post-qualifying experience and current registration with Social Care Wales.

The successful candidate will manage a defined caseload, undertake effective assessment and care planning, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to support positive outcomes for adults. You will be supported by an experienced management team and have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of social work practice.

What you will do

Caseload Management: Manage a defined caseload, ensuring effective and timely social work practice.

Assessment and Planning: Complete high-quality assessments and care planning in line with relevant legislation and professional standards.

Adult Social Care Practice: Apply a sound understanding of the Social Services and Well-being Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation.

Partnership Working: Build and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies and professionals.

Person-Centered Practice: Promote anti-oppressive practice and ensure individuals’ needs and circumstances remain central to decision-making.

Professional Practice: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging issues and demonstrate strong assessment, communication and planning skills.

The role is based at Ty Elai, Heol Dinas Isaf, Tonypandy, with one mandatory office day per week and agile working requirements.

What you will need

• Current registration with Social Care Wales.
• A minimum of three years’ post-qualifying Social Work experience.
• Experience of, or an interest in, working within Adult Social Care.
• Strong assessment, communication and planning skills.
• A sound understanding of relevant social care legislation.
• A commitment to anti-oppressive practice.
• Evidence of Social Care Wales registration and three years’ post-qualifying experience at interview.

Why Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhondda Cynon Taf offers an opportunity to work within Adult Social Services as part of the Rhondda Fawr Care & Support Team. Based at Ty Elai in Tonypandy, the role provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of social work practice while working within an experienced and supportive management structure.