Social Worker Community Mental Health Team Ceredigion

Hoop Social Work; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Community Mental Health Team Social Worker in Ceredigion for a hybrid role. The position requires managing a caseload and working with individuals facing mental health issues. Applicants must be registered social workers with relevant qualifications and experience. This role offers flexibility with a minimum of 3 days on-site and includes various benefits like training sessions and payroll options.

Benefits

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Loyalty Bonus for QSWs

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a registered social worker in the UK.
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 20-25 service users and/or carers.
• Travel to Ceredigion and other counties for assessments and reviews.

Skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Knowledge of SSWBA

Knowledge of MCA

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Community Mental Health Team Social Worker

Ceredigion

Pay rate subject to experience

A Locum Social Worker is required to join Ceredigion's Community Mental Health team for an initial 3-6 month contract. This is predominantly a hybrid role whereby you can work from home and their on-site offices. You will need to work at least 1 day on-site per week based out of Aberystwyth. Ideally, you will be able to commit to a full-time contract of 37 hours per week. Applications from those wishing to work fewer hours are welcome, but a minimum of 3 days on-site is required.

If you are a creative, enthusiastic social worker with a sound value base, and experience working with individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health issues and substance misuse, Hoop Social Work would love to hear from you. You will be required to manage a caseload of around 20 to 25 service users and/or carers. You will be expected to travel to Ceredigion and other counties as necessary to undertake assessments, reviews, and care plans. You need to be competent in your knowledge and use of SSWBA and MCA. A working knowledge of the Court of Protection process is also desirable. The role involves working with adults with mental health issues and within dementia services.

To apply for this role, you will need to hold:

• A minimum of 6 months of experience working in the UK as a registered social worker
• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England
• An enhanced DBS check, registered on the update service, or be willing to apply for one
• Three years of referencing
• A driving license with access to a car

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience in the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff, with a Welsh-speaking consultant available if you wish to converse in Welsh during your job search
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options – you choose!
• Dedicated support team available during your leave
• Twice-weekly payroll
• Active supply to every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Free on-site quarterly training sessions contributing towards CPD
• Refer a friend scheme
• Loyalty Bonus for QSWs
• 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 will 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.