Social Worker Permanence and Pathways Team Flintshire

Social Worker Permanence and Pathways Team

Flint, Flintshire

£38.43 per hour

The Permanence and Pathways Team are recruiting Social Workers to join them in supporting the children looked after of Flintshire. The team manages the care and support for our children looked after and care leavers, managing and implementing statutory duties under Part 6 of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (2014) Wales. As a Social Worker within the team, the post holder would be expected to manage a caseload with the support of their Deputy Team Manager, taking responsibility for the managing of individual care plans, assessing ongoing needs, risks and ensuring positive progression. You will support young people through until early adulthood and also the leaving care service sits within the team enabling close working for the development of pathway plans and consistent support being available to our young people into early adulthood. 
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals, who share the same commitment and pride in our children looked after, and are motivated in promoting good outcomes for them. The posts are open to both newly qualified Social Workers and experienced Social Workers whom have completed their CPEL. 

The Council recognise that the ability to communicate in Welsh is an important and valuable skill in the workplace and is committed to increasing the numbers of bilingual employees. We welcome applications for rhe post from candidates who can work in both Welsh and English. We will also support new and existing employees who wish to learn Welsh or improve /develop their Welsh language skills.

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 
• 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.