Qualified Social Worker – Leaving Care Team

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
6-month contract | Full time | Hybrid working
£30.50 PAYE / £38.43 Umbrella per hour

Hoop Social Work is currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a Leaving Care Team within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council on an initial 6 month contract.

This is a frontline role working with young people aged 14–18, including care-experienced young people and those approaching leaving care. The role will involve working across a range of complex areas, including CASP, child protection, exploitation and safeguarding.

Previous experience of working with adolescents and/or care leavers would be desirable, although candidates with strong frontline children's social work experience will also be considered.

The team is based across Aberdare and Pontypridd, with hybrid working available. Typically, you can expect to work 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely.

The role

• Working within a busy frontline Leaving Care Team

• Supporting young people aged 14–18

• Working with care-experienced young people and those preparing for adulthood

• Managing a varied caseload, including safeguarding and child protection

• Undertaking work relating to CASP and child exploitation

• Working closely with young people, families and partner agencies

• Contributing to positive outcomes for young people as they move towards greater independence

To apply for this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience working in the UK as a registered Social Worker

• A recognised Social Work qualification

• Current registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England

• An Enhanced DBS, registered on the Update Service, or be happy to apply for one

• 3 years' reference history

• A full driving licence and access to a car

• A full driving licence and access to a car

Due to the nature of this role, we can only consider applications from candidates who hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current professional registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.

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
• Access to exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities
• A Welsh-speaking consultant if you'd prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh
• PAYE or Umbrella payroll options
• 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
• £200 Love2Shop voucher for every successful friend or colleague you refer
• Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, including birthday gifts
• Full DBS and compliance support to make the process as straightforward as possible

Interested?

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next opportunity and this Leaving Care role sounds like a good fit, contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on 02922 400519 for an informal, confidential chat.