Front Door (Intake) - Social Worker - Vale of Glamorgan Council

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Social Worker for a dynamic front door role in Barry. This exciting position involves complex enquiries and collaboration with social care officers, ensuring timely decisions on referrals. The role is evolving, offering opportunities for professional growth while supporting vital social work activities. With a commitment to continuous development, the agency provides free training sessions and a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and meet the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

PAYE and Umbrella payroll options

Dedicated point of contact

Twice weekly payroll

Free on-site quarterly training

Refer a friend scheme

Loyalty Bonus

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with at least two years’ experience in statutory settings.
• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support practitioner managers with screening and decision-making of referrals.
• Attend multi-agency meetings like MARAC to ensure robust decision-making.

Skills

Social Work

Complex Enquiries

Multi-agency Collaboration

Consultation Skills

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Front Door (Intake) - Social Worker

Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £38.15 Umbrella

Vale of Glamorgan Council

We are looking for a qualified social worker with at least two years’ experience within a statutory front door setting.

The role will include supporting two practitioner managers who are responsible for the screening and decision making of referrals. The role will include:

• Undertaking complex enquiries,

• Supporting and guiding social care officers with enquiries,

• Attendance at multi agency meetings such as MARAC and MARAC dailies.

• Supporting with the development of a consultation line / consultations with professions to offer advice and guidance around referrals and processes.

This is a new role within team; as such it is a developing role where the remit of work may change however the focus will remain on supporting activity at the front door to ensure timely and robust decision m

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

Provides free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributes CPD)

Refer a friend scheme available

Loyalty Bonus to QSW's

Wellbeing sessions

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

A relevant Social Work Qualification

Registration with Social Care Wales

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

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. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.