Principal Social Worker – MASH / IAA Team
PAYE: £33.00 per hour / Limited or Umbrella: £42.60 per hour
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
RCT Children's Services is offering a Principal Social Worker post within the MASH / IAA Team, based at Ty Elai, Heol Dinas Isaf, Tonypandy (CF40 1NY).
Hybrid working — 3 days based in the Ty Elai office, 2 days from home.
About the role:
You'll work collaboratively to deliver sustained improvements in performance, quality and consistency of practice across the team, achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and adults. Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver interventions requiring high-level assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Carry a complex caseload alongside the generic responsibilities of all Social Workers
- Deputise for the Team Practice & Performance Manager as required
- Perform a quality assurance role in line with the Department's QA framework, including individual and thematic audits
- Formulate, design and deliver expert, evidence-based interventions
- Provide professional leadership, guidance and mentorship to team members
- Represent and promote the service in relevant multi-agency meetings
- Ensure the transfer of knowledge and sharing of best practice across the team and services
- Develop innovative ways of working and engage in the strategic development of the team and service
- Stay appraised of developments in practice, and support the training of undergraduate and post-qualification social workers
Benefits of working for Hoop:
- 20 years' experience in the social work market
- A local specialist agency based in Cardiff, with roles across South Wales, West Wales and South West England
- Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities
- A Welsh-speaking consultant available if you'd prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh
- PAYE or Umbrella payroll options – whichever suits you best
- Twice-weekly payroll
- A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed
- We actively supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England
- Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer
- Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, like birthday gifts
- DBS and compliance support to keep the process smooth and straightforward
To apply for this role, you will need to hold:
- 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 licence with access to a car
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. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.
Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.
Principal Social Worker - IAA/MASH - RCT Council