Initial Assessment Social Worker - Swansea Council (agency)

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Initial Assessment Team - Social Worker

1x CAP Assessment Team

1x CAP / MDT / Rapid Response Team

Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £38.43 Umbrella / £30.50 PAYE

Swansea Council

These roles are hybrid, with flexibility providing visits are done in a timely manner. Office is Guildhall, Swansea.

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

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

  • A relevant Social Work Qualification
  • Registration with Social Care Wales
  • 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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30.50-£38.43 per hour

Work Location: In person

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