Older Persons Mental Health - Social Work Assistant
Pay rate - £17.17 PAYE
City of Cardiff Council
To assist people to resolve major difficulties in their lives and to enhance their independence and coping skills.
To work within current legislation and Council policy, procedures and practice to assess, commission and review services, including planned interventions, for Older People with Mental ill health
To work within the statutory guidance and policy/procedural framework to assist in protecting adults at risk of harm/abuse.
To contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across Cardiff.
To work positively with colleagues in the Integrated Multi-disciplinary team to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to employ a strength-based outcome focused approach when working with Citizens and carers
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 help keep the process smooth and straight forward
To apply for this role, you will need to hold -
- Case Holding Experience
- 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
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.
Social Work Assistant - Older Persons Mental Health