Social Worker
Conwy 0-25 Disabilities Services
Colwyn Bay
£41.01 per hour
We currently have a short term vacancy for a Social Worker to work in Conwy's Disabilities 0-25 Services. This is a full time contract of 37 hours Monday-Friday initially for 3-6 months paying £41.01 Umbrella. There is an expectation that candidate lives locally or within a commutable distance as the position is located in Conwy County. The worker will be required to work from the office at Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay.
The suitable candidate will be expected to deliver a high quality social work service to children and young people who are deemed vulnerable or needing support due to an impairment that is either physical or mental and the impairment has a substantial long term effect on the individual’s ability to carry out day to day activities. They will need to work with the citizen, carers and families to provide support and to develop resilience and independence, ensuring that the citizen, families and carers are at the centre of decision making about their lives and the outcomes that they want to achieve. Completing assessments of children and young people in adherence with Social Services and Wellbeing act. Knowledge of the barriers that children with disabilities face at home and in their community. Understanding of the local authority duty to disabled people and their carers. Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance around their role and experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
To apply for this role, you will need to hold -
1. Minimum of 3 years post qualified plus technology and software skills
2. A relevant Social Work Qualification
3. Registration with Social Care Wales
4. Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
5. 3 Years of referencing
6. Driving license with access to a car
7. Teamwork and interpersonal skills
Benefits of working for Hoop:
1. 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
2. Your local agency based in Cardiff
3. Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search
4. PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
5. Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
6. Twice weekly payroll
7. Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
8. Free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD)
9. Refer a friend scheme available
10. Loyalty Bonus to QSW's
11. 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 / Social Work England 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.
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