Transitions Social Worker Swansea

Hoop Social Work; Port Talbot, Neath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join the Transitions Team in Swansea. This role involves working with young people aged 17-25 with learning disabilities, conducting assessments, and planning transitions. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and requires a minimum of 6 months' experience in the UK, along with relevant qualifications and registration.

Benefits

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Twice weekly payroll

Loyalty Bonus to QSW's

Wellbeing sessions

Dedicated point of contact

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a registered social worker in the UK.
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England.
• Driving license with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory assessments and reviews under the Social Services Wellbeing Act 2014.
• Plan for young people's transition from child to adult services.
• Manage a complex case load and assess risks.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Experience with autism

Risk assessment

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - Transitions Team

Swansea

up to £38.43 Umbrella company

A registered social worker is required to join SwanseaSocial Servicesto work with young people between the ages of17 – 25 in transition and general learning disabilities over 25 yrs old.Ideally we are looking for someone who can offer full time hours ideally Monday-Friday37 hours a week, for an initial3 month contract.

This role offers hybrid working with home visits required plus office working circa 3 days per week. Further discussions can be held about this direct with the team manager.

The work will involve carrying out statutory assessments and reviews under the Social Services Wellbeing Act 2014; planning for young people’s transition from child to adult services and arranging suitable provisions to meet their needs. You will need to effectively manage a complex case load. Additionally, this posts includes assessing risk and supporting people to manage these risks. Experience of working with people with a learning disability, autism is essential and transition to adulthood work is desirable.

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.