Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Dinas Powys; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking a Social Worker for their Learning Disabilities Team. This role involves developing care plans and conducting risk assessments while providing support to service users and their families. Ideal candidates will need a Social Work qualification, three years of experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive pay rate of up to £34.00 per hour and a hybrid working schedule, along with opportunities to work in a specialist environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working schedule

Specialist environment

Parking available

Accessible via car or public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualified experience required.
• Experience working with adults with psychosis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop co-produced care plans.
• Conduct risk assessments with service users and their carers.
• Provide support and liaison with local services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Engagement with diverse backgrounds

Education

Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team works with service users in the council who have learning disabilities to develop co‑produced care plans and conduct risk assessments with their carers.

The aim of the team is to provide support and liaison with local services to promote the independence of each person under their care, ensuring that no form of abuse – physical, mental or financial – is taking place.

The team works hard to support not only the service users to improve their quality of life but also their careers and families, ensuring the wider support network is effective.

About you

The ideal Social Worker will manage time effectively to prioritise their workload and possess good interpersonal skills. Experience working with adults with psychosis and the ability to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.

What's on offer?

• Up to £34.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working schedule
• An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
• Parking available / nearby
• Easily accessible via car or public transport

For more information, please get in touch with:

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906