Kinship Social Worker Cardiff Part time 3 days

Hoop Social Work; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agency in Cardiff is seeking a qualified Social Worker for the Kinship Team on a part-time basis. This role involves conducting essential assessments for kinship arrangements and offers hybrid working options. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in social work, with a commitment to supporting children and families.

Benefits

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Dedicated point of contact

Twice weekly payroll

Refer a friend scheme

Loyalty Bonus

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a registered social worker in the UK.
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England required.
• Driving license with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Complete Connected Person Assessments and Special Guardianship assessments.
• Assess potential kinship arrangements and currently approved foster carers.
• Explain benefits of becoming a Kinship foster carer or Special Guardian.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Kinship Team

Cardiff

£38.43 in line with the All Wales Pledge

A Qualified Social Worker is required on a part time basis, for 3 days a week to jion Cardiff Social Services, Kinship assessment team. This role offers hybrid working and offers a pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge of up to £38.43 per hour Umbrella company.

In this role you will be required to complete Connected Person Assessments and Special Guardianship assessments including conversion assessments for those carers pursuing a Special Guardianship arrangement. You will be responsible for assessing potential kinship arrangements and those currently approved foster carers. You would have to be able explain the benefits and differences of becoming a Kinship foster carer or Special Guardian for the child(ren) in their care

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.