Social Worker Leaving Care Team Swansea

Hoop Social Work; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker in Swansea for a 3-month contract position with hybrid working. The role involves supporting young people aged 16-21, focusing on developing care plans and enhancing independence skills. Candidates must have a relevant social work qualification, at least 6 months of UK experience, and registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England. Enjoy benefits like local agency support, payroll flexibility, and training sessions.

Benefits

Free on-site training sessions

Twice weekly payroll

Wellbeing sessions

Birthday gift

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience working as a registered social worker.
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England.
• Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Review Pathway Plans and develop care plans for young adults.
• Support transition into adulthood focusing on independence skills.
• Collaborate with key partners to achieve long-term outcomes.

Skills

Registered social worker experience

Driving license with access to a car

Enhanced DBS

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Overview

Qualified Social Worker - Leaving Care
Swansea

Contract role: up to £38.43 per hour Umbrella (in line with ADSS pledge). The role is a 3-month contract initially, with potential to extend. The position is covering a permanent vacancy being recruited for. Pay rate: £30.50 PAYE / £38.43 Umbrella. This is a full-time position (37 hours per week) with hybrid working: 3 days per week from an office on Kingsway in Swansea and the rest home-based.

The Bays project 16+ team aims to achieve the best long-term outcomes for the young people they work with. The team supports 16–21 year olds who have an allocated Social Worker and Personal Advisor, supported as looked-after children in line with procedures. At age 18, the Social Worker is no longer allocated and the Personal Advisor becomes the primary worker. The role mainly involves reviewing Pathway Plans and developing and implementing care plans with key partners, supporting the transition into adulthood. Focus areas include independence skills, housing, finances and budgeting support, education and employment, health and well-being, and relationships.

To apply

Requirements

• 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 willingness 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 gift
• 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 - 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.