Adults with Learning Disabilities Social Worker Swansea
| Job Type | Contract Full Time |
| Location | Swansea |
| Area | Swansea, Wales |
| Sector | Social Work - Adult |
| Salary | £30.50 - £38.43 per hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Sarah Leigh |
| Job Ref | IBV-48903 |
- Description
- Social Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities
Swansea Social Services
Pay rate up to £38.43 per hour in line with the All Wales Pledge
A Qualified Social Worker is required on preferably a full time basis to join Swansea Councils' Adults with Learning Disabilities team. This role is based in the Guildhall, Swansea. The role is 37 hours per week and offers hybrid working, between home, on site and face to face with clients. The post may also include welfare / safeguarding visits.. Pay rate for this role is up to £38.43 per hour via Umbrella dependent upon experience or the PAYE equivalent. This contract will initially run for 3 months, but there maybe scope for this to continue.
The Learning Disability teams work with Service Users and their families to maximise independence and opportunities which enable service users to enjoy purposeful, meaningful and fulfilled lives. The candidate must have experience in working in learning disability teams. Experience of assessment, care planning, person centred planning and care management are essential, as is the ability to use IT in a competent manner and to meet performance standards. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong value base and committed to strength based practice. You would be expected to work within the legislative framework (e.g. Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2015) along with demonstrating an understanding of risk management and how to work in a strength-based, outcome focused way. Preferably you will have had previous experience of using WCCIS and ideally be local to Swansea.
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
- 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
Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.
