Leaving Care Social Worker Rhondda Cynon Taff

Qualfied Social Worker - Leaving Care

Rhondda Cynon Taff Social Services

up to £38.43 per hour Umbrella company

A Qualified Social Worker is required to join the Leaving Care Team at Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council. This contract will initially run for a 3 month period but likely to extend beyond this period. Pay rate for this role is subject to experience but can offer £38.43 per hour Umbrella in line with the ADSS pledge.

The Leaving Care Team are looking to achieve the best long-term outcomes for the young people they work with, The team strives to support young people making their transition into adulthood an easier and more manageable experience. As a Social worker within the leaving care team you will be responsible for working in partnership with young people, their carers and other professionals including Personal Advisers to complete high quality assessments in order to develop pathway plans. The Team also has responsibility to assess the needs of young people age 16/17 who present as Homeless to the department. You will also be required to contribute to service developments and occasionally take the lead on arranging meaningful activities that will benefit young people. You will assist other staff in developing and facilitating group work sessions when particular issues arise. You will need to have a genuine interest in working with teenagers and be able to communicate with them regardless of their situations. In turn you will become part of an established and experienced Team. You will receive regular supervision support and guidance and become part of a motivated and committed Team

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

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 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
• Provides free training sessions (Contributes CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Birthday gifts 
• Wellbeing sessions

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales 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.