Qualified Social Worker - Long Term Care and Support in Tonypandy

Randstad Care; Tonypandy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join their Adult Social Work Services in RCT. In this role, you will engage with individuals making initial enquiries, assess their needs, and provide essential information and support. With opportunities for both full-time and part-time shifts, this position offers competitive pay rates and a chance to work closely with a top local authority. You'll benefit from accredited training and ongoing professional development, ensuring you remain at the forefront of your field. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to advance your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with a single point of contact

Accredited training and ongoing professional development

Weekly payroll

Competitive pay rates

Referral bonus up to £300

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker with experience working with adults.
• Current DBS ideally on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Engage in structured conversations and evaluate information provided.
• Assess urgency and priority of referrals and safeguard vulnerable persons.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Welsh Language (Basic Understanding)

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Care Wales

Job description

Are you a committed Qualified Social Worker looking for an opportunity within RCT Adult Social Work Services?

This could be the role for you!

We are proud to be the first-tier supplier to Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council, providing you with unique opportunities first and keeping you informed of all QSW assignments.

The Person

• Must be a qualified Social Worker with experience working with adults
• Current DBS ideally on the update service
• Registered with Social Care Wales
• A basic understanding of the Welsh language is desirable

The Role

Accessing Personal Social Services

• Engage in structured conversations with those making initial enquiries and evaluate the information provided
• Provide information, advice, and signposting to other services
• Apply service access criteria to determine referral appropriateness
• Assess urgency and priority of referrals
• Make initial enquiries with other agencies or contacts
• Record referral information accurately and fully according to departmental procedures
• Ensure timely transfer of referral information
• Safeguard the welfare of vulnerable persons at immediate risk of harm
• Evaluate the nature of potential needs based on referral information and previous records
• Identify risks of abuse, failure to protect, harm to self or others, and assess intervention needs; undertake training to act as a Best Interest Assessor under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Arrange appointments and visits for assessments
• Engage in direct work with service users and carers for initial assessments

Benefits

• Dedicated consultant with a single point of contact
• Accredited training and ongoing professional development (manual handling, health and safety, conflict management, safeguarding)
• Weekly payroll
• Competitive pay rates
• Full-time and part-time shifts available
• Opportunity to work with a top local authority
• Weekly updates on local posts
• Referral bonus up to £300 (T&Cs apply)

For further questions or to discuss this or other roles, please contact Ian Davies at (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

If you're considering a career change, whether you're in a permanent role, temporary position, or re-entering the workforce, we offer exciting, well-paid, and flexible opportunities. With over 20 years of recruiting experience, I can source roles across the country tailored to your expertise in working with children or adults in various specialties. Contact us to explore how we can support your career.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business for temporary staffing and as an employment agency for permanent placements. We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit alone.

We are pleased to be on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS, enabling us to offer more opportunities in nursing, midwifery, and clinical staffing.