Learning Disabilities Social Worker - East Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in Pontypridd

Hoop Social Work; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social work is seeking an experienced Learning Disabilities Social Worker to join the Rhondda Cynon Taf team. The role involves assessing and promoting the wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities, requiring relevant qualifications and professional registration. Benefits include flexible payroll options, local support, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated point of contact

Loyalty bonus to QSWs

Wellbeing sessions

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking assessments in line with Social Services and Well-Being Act (Wales) 2014.
• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England required.
• 3 years of referencing and a DBS check are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Promote the wellbeing of adults through high-quality social work practice.
• Develop care and support plans and conduct reviews.
• Travel independently throughout the service area.

Skills

Assessment care planning

Mental capacity assessments

Collaboration with agencies

Risk assessment

Strengths-based approach

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Learning Disabilities - Social Worker

Pay rate - £35 an hour Umbrella

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

We are looking for an experienced agency social worker to join the Rhondda Cynon Taf East Learning Disability Team. The team works with adults with a learning disability in the East of the borough, covering roughly Pontypridd to Aberdare/ Hirwaun area. The worker will be joining an experienced and supportive team.

To safeguard and promote the wellbeing of adults through provision of high-quality Social Work practice in assessment care planning and review. Undertaking assessments in line with the Social Services and Well-Being Act (Wales) 2014, identifying outcomes and where required developing care and support plans, which are monitored and reviewed. Undertaking Mental capacity Assessments and working within the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Assessing risks in a balanced way that promotes coproduction, independence, and choice. Identifying and promoting individual strengths Work in collaboration with other agencies and adopting a multi-disciplinary approach where appropriate. Ensuring that electronically held records, including case recordings, assessment, care and support plans and reviews are completed and/or updated in accordance with departmental policy and procedures. Requirement to travel independently throughout Service Area. The team work remotely with one office day a week.

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 if you want to find out more.