Adult Social Worker – Ceredigion Council - Planned Care Team - supported with a backlog of reviews

Location: Aberaeron – Penmorfa
Working pattern: Hybrid
Hours: Ideally 37 hours per week
Rate: £30.50 PAYE / £39.35 Umbrella per hour
Contract: Long-term, initially until April 2027

We’re looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join Ceredigion Council’s friendly and supportive Adult Social Care team based at Penmorfa in Aberaeron.

This is a great opportunity to join a fully staffed and settled team where the need is simply for some additional capacity due to an increase in workload and a backlog of reviews.

You’ll primarily be working with older adults, reviewing Care and Support Plans and ensuring people continue to receive the right support to meet their needs. You’ll also undertake the usual associated Adult Social Work duties, including assessments, reviews, care planning and working alongside families, carers and other professionals.

What’s on offer?

• £30.50 per hour PAYE / £39.35 per hour Umbrella
• Ideally 37 hours per week
• Hybrid working, with time required onsite at Penmorfa, Aberaeron
• Long-term contract until April 2027
• A settled, friendly and supportive team
• A manageable opportunity to provide additional capacity and make a real difference to the service
• Dedicated support from your Hoop Social Work consultant

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker who is confident working with older adults and has experience completing reviews and Care and Support Plans.

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

Why register with Hoop Social Work?

• 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 help keep the process smooth and straight forward

Given the nature of the role, we can only consider applications from candidates with a recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available, so please only apply if you meet this criteria.

• Interested? Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.

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.