Social Worker Family Support and Protection (North Monmouthshire

Hoop Recruitment LTD; Usk; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Social Worker Family Support Team (North)

Monmouthshire

Pay rate £38.43 in line with the All Wales Pledge

A locum opportunity has arisen within Monmouthshire Social Services' Family Support and Protection Team North. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Local Authority offering a friendly and supportive team environment. This position offers hybrid working based at Usk, with 2 days from home. The contract will run for an initial 3-6 month period to cover a permanent position. Pay rate is up to £38.43 per hour umbrella company subject to experience in this arena and in line with the maximum rate set out by ADSS.

Why work for Monmouthshire?

• Low caseload - important to encourage satisfaction at work
• They invest in their staff
• Supportive management team
• Genuine 1:1 monthly supervision
• Quality training in order to professionally and personally develop your skills and experience
• Flexible working conditions

Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment and planning for children, young people and their families who are considered to require Social Care involvement to ensure their health and well-being and protection from neglect and abuse.
• You will be required to complete assessments and progress plans that evidence an improvement in the welfare of children and young people within a time frame that is appropriate for the child/young person.
• Responsible for preparation of written evidence and the progression of the case to legal proceedings.
• Your case load will consist of cases that require a high level of statutory intervention including Child Protection, Private and Public law cases.
• Responsible for adoption orders where required.

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

• 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 of working for Hoop:

• 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 quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD).
• Refer a friend scheme available.
• Loyalty Bonus to QSW's.
• 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.