Kinship Social Worker Cardiff

Hoop Recruitment LTD; Cardiff; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Kinship Social Worker to join their dedicated team in Cardiff. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the assessment and support of Kinship foster carers, with a focus on converting to Special Guardianship roles. The position provides flexibility through hybrid working, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. With a commitment to social work excellence, this role is perfect for those with a passion for making a difference in the community. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and offers numerous benefits, including training and a dedicated point of contact throughout your journey.

Benefits

Twice weekly payroll

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Loyalty Bonus to QSW's

Wellbeing sessions

Dedicated point of contact

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered social worker in the UK.
• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England required.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and assessment of Kinship foster carers.
• Responsible for the process from initial contact to panel presentation.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations

Experience as a registered social worker

Transferable skills relevant to social work

Driving license with access to a car

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Kinship Social Worker

Cardiff

Cardiff Council are looking for a Registered Social Worker to join their Kinship Team for an initial 3 month contract. This post offers hybrid working and an immediate start. Pay rate to be confirmed in line with the All Wales Pledge. Max £30.50 PAYE with holiday pay on top, umbrella equivalent £38.43.

In line with robust SGO assessment, we are looking to recruit a small number of experienced social workers to support identification and assessment of Kinship foster carers, through the process of converting to Special Guardianship roles. Face-to-face visits are required, therefore reasonable proximity to Cardiff is necessary. Cardiff cannot confirm how often visits will be required; however, they are planned, which could work great for someone who needs to plan around childcare, etc.

There is no duty element to this role. Relevant applicants should be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, and experience of or transferable skills relevant for these roles. Successful applicants will be responsible for the process from initial contact to presentation at panel. There is no role of supervising social worker within these roles.

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
• Free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Loyalty Bonus to QSW's
• 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.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.