MASH Social Worker - Cardiff Council

Hoop Social Work; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market experience

Cardiff coverage

Welsh-speaking support

Twice-weekly payroll

DBS/compliance support

Refer-a-friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Hoop Social Work is recruiting a MASH - Social Worker for Cardiff Bay area. The role involves timely risk assessment of contacts/referrals to the MASH and identifying those at risk, with multi-agency strategy discussions for safeguarding actions. Expect 2/3 days on site in a fast-paced, office-based environment.

Applicants must hold a relevant Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Care Wales, and have an Enhanced DBS. Driving license preferred and references in place.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration are required.
• Enhanced DBS and 3 years of referencing are essential.
• Driving license with access to a car is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely risk assessments of contacts/referrals to MASH.
• Identify those at risk and engage in multi-agency safeguarding discussions.
• Coordinate safeguarding actions in partnership with partner agencies.

Skills

Registration with Social Care Wales

Driving license

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

MASH - Social Worker

Pay rate in line with the pledge - £38.43 Umbrella / £30.50 PAYE

City of Cardiff Council

The team is based in a co-located unit at Cardiff Bay Police Station with partner agencies engaged in the Safeguarding agenda (2/3 days on site).

Fast paced, office based, no case holding but with a constantly changing work load.

The work involves timely risk assessment of contacts / referrals to the MASH and the early identification of those at risk including multi agency strategy discussions for decision making and safeguarding actions.

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience in the social work market
• A local specialist agency based in Cardiff, with roles across South Wales, West Wales and South West England
• Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities
• A Welsh-speaking consultant available if you’d prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh
• PAYE or Umbrella payroll options – whichever suits you best
• Twice-weekly payroll
• A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed
• We actively supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England
• Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer
• Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, like birthday gifts
• DBS and compliance support to help keep the process smooth and straight forward

Benefits of working for Hoop:

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.