Intake and Assessment Social Worker Cardiff

Qualified Social Worker - Intake & Assessment

Cardiff Social Services

up to £38.43 per hour via Umbrella company

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join Cardiff Childrens Services' Intake and Assessment Team following additional funding. The contract will initially run for a 6 month period but highly likely to be extended. This is an exciting time to join the Council, as it is an Authority on the implementation journey that uses the Signs of Safety approach to focus on the support of their children. Due to the demography of the authority the work is diverse and progressive, making it a fast paced and exciting team to be a part of. The pay rate for this role is £40 per hour as an umbrella company, and paid weekly.

Duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• Undertaking wellbeing and Section 47 assessments
• Providing short term interventions to support families to increase safety within the home
• Caseholding for a short period of time (long term work is generally transferred at the first planning meeting)
• Duty rota for one week in every three meaning you have the opportunity to plan and record your work in a structured and organised way
• Care and private law proceedings

You will be working in an established team with experienced staff who support each other during challenging times. The authority works creatively under the Signs of Safety model for the best possible outcomes for families. Agency personnel are valued by the Council with training opportunities being available to everyone to ensure continued professional development.

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.