Social Worker Kinship and Permanence Team Bridgend

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join its Kinship & Permanence team in Bridgend. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by conducting assessments and supervising foster carers. With a focus on flexibility, the position supports hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance office and home-based work. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fostering, be a registered Social Worker, and have a passion for supporting families. Join a dedicated team that values your expertise and offers ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Twice weekly payroll

Loyalty Bonus

Wellbeing sessions

Refer a friend scheme

Dedicated support team

PAYE and Umbrella payroll options

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with understanding of fostering and kinship.
• Minimum 6 months experience in the UK as a registered social worker.

Responsibilities

• Conduct connected persons assessments and supervise kinship foster carers.
• Undertake annual reviews and share duty with the fostering team.

Skills

Fostering Experience

Social Work Registration

DBS Check

Driving License

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Kinship & Permanence Team Social Worker

Bridgend

up to £38.43 per hour Umbrella (£30.50 PAYE in line with the All Wales Pledge)

We are looking for a Qualified Social Workers to join Bridgend County Borough Councils Kinship & Permanence team on a full time basis to start ASAP. Pay rate for this position will be in line with the All Wales Pledge.

The main focus of this role will be to undertake connected persons assessments as well as to include some supervision of kinship foster carers. In addition you will be undertaking annual reviews.The team offers hybrid working arrangements, the office base is the Civic Centre, Bridgend. Previous fostering experience is essential for the role. Duty is shared with the general fostering team that are based at the same office. Duty is approximately once per month in the office for a day.

To be considered for this role you will need to have an understanding of fostering and kinship, be a registered Social Worker with either Social Care Wales or Social Work England. You will be subject to an enhanced DBS and subject to 3 years of referencing.

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.