Senior Social Worker Adult Safeguarding Swansea

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

Job summary

A social work agency in Cardiff is seeking an Adults Safeguarding Senior Social Worker for a full-time temporary position. The role involves supporting a backlog within the Adults Safeguarding team and attending Multi-agency Safeguarding Meetings. Candidates should have a relevant Social Work Qualification and at least 3 years of experience. This position provides opportunities for learning and reflective practice within a cohesive team.

Benefits

Free on-site training sessions

Weekly catchup meetings

Refer a friend scheme

Birthday gifts to Social Workers

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in the UK as a registered social worker.
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England is required.
• Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or willing to apply for a DBS.
• Recent references covering 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Support a backlog within the Adults Safeguarding team.
• Attend Multi-agency Safeguarding Meetings.
• Conduct suicide prevention work and provide guidance on safeguarding issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Engagement abilities

Leadership skills

Understanding of safeguarding legislation

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Adults Safeguarding Senior Social Worker

Adults Safeguarding Senior Social Worker – Swansea – Pay up to £41.58 Umbrella.

We are looking for a temporary agency social worker for a 1 x full time position within our Adults Safeguarding team to join Swansea City Council Adults Services dept. Rate of pay is £33 (PAYE), Umbrella rate (£41.58). This role involves working in a small team supporting with a backlog.

This is a temporary position for 3 months initially.

• Social Worker will need to be office based in the Guildhall, Swansea on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• The remainder of the week can be home based.
• This is full time position of 37 hours.

The Adults Safeguarding Team is a busy dynamic team. The team deals with Adult at Risk Reports, undertaking Section 126 enquiries in line with the All-Wales Safeguarding Procedures. The team also provides advice and guidance on safeguarding issues, attends Multi-agency Safeguarding Meetings e.g. MAPPA and MARAC, undertakes suicide prevention work and is a keen advocate developing preventative ways of keeping citizens in Swansea safe from harm. Using a person-centred collaborative approach, the Adults Safeguarding Team can provide consistent advice and guidance to Colleagues, the Citizens of Swansea and Partner Agencies, in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures.

You would be part of a small, well-supported, friendly team, with fantastic working relationships and an excellent reputation with Partner Agencies. The Adults Safeguarding Team enjoy weekly catchup meetings, ensuring your well-being is always top of the agenda. The Adults Safeguarding Team have regular peer group sessions to discuss cases and debate rationales, to ensure a streamlined approach to the safeguarding work that is undertaken. This also provides opportunities for learning and reflective practice.

The role is exciting and varied. We require a compassionate and knowledgeable qualified Social Worker with 3 years or more experience, with excellent communication and engagement abilities. You will require a thorough understanding of relevant legislation and best practice. A commitment to promoting dignity, safety and respect for vulnerable adults is essential. You are required to demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a complex safeguarding caseload.

Qualifications

• 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 / Social Work England.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Free on-site training sessions (contributing towards CPD).
• Refer a friend scheme available.
• 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 professional body – Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

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