Adults Social Worker - Older Persons South Team

https://www.hooprecruitment.co.uk/job-search/27348-adults-social-worker-older-persons-south-team/hospital/d2a/brecon/job2025-03-13 18:26:222025-04-30Hoop Recruitment
Job TypeTemporary Full Time
AreaBrecon, United KingdomBreconUnited Kingdom
SectorAdults - Hospital / D2A
SalaryGBP 0.0 - 0.0
Start DateASAP
AdvertiserSarah Leigh
Job RefV47169
Description

Older Persons Team South Social Worker

Powys

Start: ASAP £35 P/h Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Older Persons Team South. Geographically you will cover the following localities: Hay and Talgarth, Brecon, Crickhowell and Ystradgynlais. Preferably we are looking for a full time worker but open to considering applications from part time candidates. The role offers hybrid working and you will need to be a car driver as the county is fairly wide spread.

The Older Persons Team work with people over the age of 65 years and their carers, using a Collaborative & Strengths -based, Outcome focused model of practice. You will need to have a good understanding of an outcome- focused approach to social work and the application of the principles & eligibility criteria set out in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. You will need to have a sound understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, its principles, and how to apply these in practice. You will have excellent assessment skills and the ability to engage with service users effectively, with a focus on promoting the wellbeing of older adults and their carer’s. You will have experience of developing and sustaining effective multi-agency working across a range of professional groups. The post holder will be undertaking assessments and reviews. The post will entail working with individuals to help them find appropriate solutions at times of personal challenge, as well as in the long term. It will also involve safeguarding people from abuse and neglect. You will be linking in with other agencies, the third sector, and health colleagues to provide a proportionate and timely response where it is identified that intervention is needed.

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 
  • Adults Services experience
  • 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.

 

 

 

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