Social Worker

My Social Work News; Pontypridd; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for social work roles is looking for a Social Worker to join the Adults Care & Support Team in Pontypridd, offering a competitive hourly rate of £38.43. This locum position features agile working with office attendance required only once a week. The ideal candidate will have strong legislative knowledge and the ability to manage complex caseloads, ensuring the safety and dignity of vulnerable adults. Professional growth opportunities and collaborative work with various agencies are key benefits.

Benefits

Professional Growth

Agile Working

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality social work practice in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
• Manage complex cases through comprehensive risk assessments and robust care planning.
• Support individuals with physical disabilities and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the well-being of vulnerable adults.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide guidance to other Social Workers and act as deputy.

Skills

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation

Ability to manage complex caseloads

Excellent communication skills

Education

Registered with Social Care Wales

Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker – Adults Care & Support Team
Location: Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, UK
Salary: £38.43 per hour
Contract: Locum, Ongoing, Full Time

Join our vibrant Adults Care & Support Team in Pontypridd. We offer an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker where you can truly make an impact in the lives of vulnerable adults, all while enjoying the flexibility of locum work. You’ll be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate of £38.43 and the chance to further develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team. With an expectation of attending the office just once per week, you’ll benefit from agile working, with all necessary equipment provided to maximise both efficiency and comfort.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy stability and consistency in your work schedule, allowing you to plan ahead with ease.
• Agile Working: Benefit from a flexible approach to work, with all the equipment you need to work efficiently provided for you.
• Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience managing diverse and complex cases, a fantastic way to elevate your career in social work.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with a variety of professionals and agencies, expanding your professional connections and skills.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality social work practice in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety, dignity, and rights are upheld.
• Manage complex cases through comprehensive risk assessments and robust care planning.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
• Assessment & Care Planning: Undertake statutory assessments, develop outcome-focused care plans, and complete regular reviews.
• Risk Management: Balance safeguarding responsibilities while promoting independence and choice.
• Direct Practice: Support individuals with physical disabilities, mental health needs, substance misuse issues, and those transitioning from children’s to adult services.
• Supervisory Duties: Provide guidance to other Social Workers and act as deputy in the absence of the Team Manager.
• Registered with Social Care Wales.
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience for progression or secondment opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and person-centred practice.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads with high standards of written and professional practice.

Nestled in the heart of Rhondda Cynon Taff, Pontypridd offers a stunning setting with rich cultural heritage and picturesque Welsh countryside. With a welcoming community, excellent transport links, and a wide range of local amenities, it’s a fantastic place to live and work while advancing your social work career.

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Apply now with Sanctuary Personnel and take the next step in your career where your expertise is valued, your flexibility is respected, and your impact genuinely changes lives.

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