Qualified Social - Worker Transitions

Pertemps; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker for the Transitions team in South Wales. The role involves assessing and supporting children and families while ensuring compliance with social care legislation. Ideal candidates will be registered with Social Work England with at least 4 years of experience. Key responsibilities include managing caseloads and developing care plans. Competitive pay rate of £24.80 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England as a Qualified Social Worker.
• Holding SW, CSS, DipSW, or a Social Work Degree.
• 4+ years qualified.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity.

Job description

Qualified Social Worker

Transitions

Location: South Wales

Pay rate: £24.80 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join the Transitions team. In this role, you will work in a busy, supportive environment, assessing and supporting children and families, and intervening early to provide help. Your work will involve direct assessment of children and families, partnering with agencies such as police and health to achieve positive outcomes, and collaborating with our Integrated Prevention and Earliest Help colleagues to promote community support once social care intervention is no longer necessary.

Working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, you will support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge, you will make assessments and determine appropriate interventions. Your excellent communication skills will help you establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to meet identified needs.

You will be committed to achieving positive and sustainable results, striving to provide the best outcomes for children. Your passion for supporting children and families will be central to your role, with a focus on protection and efficiency.

Ideal candidate will be:

• Registered with Social Work England as a Qualified Social Worker
• Holding SW, CSS, DipSW, or a Social Work Degree
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Experienced in a Social Services Directorate or similar agency
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Excellent at mediation and negotiation
• Skilled in working with diverse client groups
• Experienced in building meaningful relationships with children and families
• Committed to high-quality service delivery
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
• Knowledgeable about relevant legislation
• 4+ years qualified

In this role, you will:

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Use specialist communication skills to achieve outcomes
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students

This role is ideally suited for those traveling from Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport, Swansea, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Weston-super-Mare, Neath, Port Talbot, Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Gloucester, Chepstow, Pontypool, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, and Portishead.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't a match, contact us for other opportunities, including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager.

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