Senior Social Worker Adult Safeguarding Swansea

Hoop Social Work; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local social work agency in Cardiff is seeking an Adults Safeguarding Senior Social Worker for Swansea City Council. The role offers a competitive pay rate up to £41.58 Umbrella, and the successful candidate will manage safeguarding reports and attend multi-agency meetings. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and a minimum of 6 months UK social work experience. Hybrid working is available, with office days required at the Guildhall in Swansea.

Benefits

PAYE and Umbrella payroll options

Dedicated contact/support team

Birthday gifts to Social Workers

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience working in the UK as a registered social worker.
• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England required.
• Enhanced DBS registration required or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Handle Adult at Risk Reports and undertake Section 126 enquiries.
• Attend Multi-agency Safeguarding Meetings.
• Provide consistent guidance to citizens and partner agencies.

Skills

Experience working as a registered social worker

Ability to provide advice on safeguarding issues

Collaboration and communication skills

Proficient in reflective practice

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Overview

Adults Safeguarding Senior Social Worker – Swansea

Pay rate up to £41.58 Umbrella. This is a temporary agency social worker role for 1 x full-time position within the Adults Safeguarding team to join Swansea City Council Adults Services. Rate of pay is £33 (PAYE) or Umbrella rate £41.58. This is a temporary position for 3 months initially.

Responsibilities

• Be office based at the Guildhall, Swansea on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The remainder of the week can be home based.
• Work full time (37 hours) as part of the Adults Safeguarding team.
• Handle Adult at Risk Reports and undertake Section 126 enquiries in line with the All-Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
• Provide advice and guidance on safeguarding issues; attend Multi-agency Safeguarding Meetings (e.g., MAPPA and MARAC); undertake suicide prevention work.
• Promote a person-centred, collaborative approach and provide consistent guidance to colleagues, citizens of Swansea, and partner agencies in line with Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
• Engage in learning and reflective practice through regular peer group sessions and team meetings to support safeguarding work.

Requirements

• 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 or Social Work England
• Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be willing to apply for a DBS
• 3 years of references
• Driving licence with access to a car

Benefits

• 20 years’ experience in the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultant available if you wish to converse in Welsh
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available
• Dedicated contact/support team
• Twice weekly payroll
• Active supply to Local Authorities in South/West Wales and South West England
• On-site training sessions contributing towards CPD
• Refer a friend scheme
• Birthday gifts to Social Workers
• Wellbeing sessions

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either Social Care Wales or Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criterion.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat or a fuller job description.