Adult Safeguarding Social Worker Bridgend

Adult Safeguarding Team Social Worker

Bridgend

up to £35 per hour

Bridgend Council are looking for an experienced Social Work Practitioner to assist the Safeguarding team to fulfil its statutory duties. This is ideally a full time contract Monday to Friday with the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week, and on site 3 days. Pay rate for this role is up to £35 per hour via umbrella company.

Expectations of the role: undertake Safeguarding enquiries in relation to adults at risk

Whilst someone with Safeguarding experience is preferred, an experienced Adult Social worker will also be considered as you will be assisting a very experienced and supportive team, and will have a Safeguarding Lead Co-ordinator who will have overall coordination of the enquiry. This could be an opportunity for someone to develop and enhance their skills. You will receive regular supervision, a manageable caseload and be working with practitioner’s who are passionate about a strength based, person centred approach to social work. Your main role will be to undertake Section 126 enquiries.

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.