Independent Social Worker - Connected Person's Assessments

Hoop Recruitment LTD; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Independent Social Workers for Connected Person's Assessments in Cardiff. This role involves assessing and preparing kinship carers, requiring at least 3 years of social work experience and a relevant qualification. You will work independently while receiving supervision and support. The position offers flexible payroll options and numerous benefits, including loyalty bonuses and free training sessions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and meet the qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team.

Benefits

Twice weekly payroll

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Loyalty Bonus

Wellbeing sessions

Dedicated point of contact

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in social work, particularly in assessments.
• Registration with Social Care Wales is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for prospective kinship carers.
• Present assessments at panel meetings held on Wednesdays.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Independent Social Worker - Connected Person's Assessment

Assessments paid at £2,250

City of Cardiff Council

Previous fostering experience including completion of Connect Person’s Assessment. Cardiff are looking for a pool of assessors and we will contact agencies as and when required. Visits will need to be carried out face to face at the applicant’s home. Foster Wales Cardiff are seeking Social Workers with at least 3 years’ experience to complete Connected Person’s Assessments.

We are looking for appropriately skilled and experienced qualified social workers to assess and prepare prospective kinship carers for presentation to panel and their journey as kinship carers. Attendance at panel is required to present the assessment, panel is held on a Wednesday. You will need to be able to work under your own initiative but will receive supervision for the assessment and regular check ins with your supervisor.

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 / 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.