Social Worker Family Support Team Vale of Glamorgan

Social Workers – Family Support Teams

Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

Hourly umbrella rate is £38.43 per hour

The Vale of Glamorgan are looking for 1 Qualified Social Worker to work in one of the Vale's family support teams, who support families once an assessment and plan is established by our Intake team. This role is preferably for a full time candidate, but open to receiving applications from those looking for shorter weeks. Pay rate is £38.43 per hour in line with the All Wales Pledge.

Workers in this team you will form longer term relationships with families to help them achieve what they want to. You will help families in a purposeful way and manage risk confidently. Workers here are able to be kind, consistent and focussed in their work with children, young people and families.

The team works with families on a long term plan, looking to utilise all parts of their network to minimise risk to children and build resilience. You would be involved in all aspects of work, including planning and review for children receiving care and support as well as those with a child protection plan, or until court proceedings conclude. Work in this team is about helping people work out what matters to them and then helping them achieve their goals.

The team is made up of a team manager, 1 practitioner manager, 7 social workers, 6 social care officers, 2 family aids, 1 Support Worker as well as Business Support. tHE authority are very clear that caseloads need to be manageable to enable workers to support families in the best way possible.

‘I love it in the Vale – there’s always someone to turn to. It’s lovely.’ (Worker in Family Support Team 2)

To be considered for this role you will need to hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Care Wales as well as have a background in a statutory childrens services team and have completed your CPEL if applicable.

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.