Experienced Social Worker – Care & Support Team

Contract

• PAYE: £23.98 per hour, Limited-Umbrella: £30.84 per hour
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Job Title:
Experienced Social Worker – Care & Support Team
Specialism:
Adult Services
Location:
Rhondda Cynon Taf, UK
Salary: £30.84 Per Hour (Limited/Umbrella) / £23.98 Per Hour (PAYE)
Type:
Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Care & Support Team within Adult Services in Rhondda Cynon Taf. This temporary opportunity is suitable for a qualified Social Worker with a minimum of three years’ post-qualifying experience and current registration with Social Care Wales.

The successful candidate will manage a defined caseload, undertake effective assessment and care planning, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to support positive outcomes for adults. You will be supported by an experienced management team and have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of social work practice.

What you will do

Caseload Management:
Manage a defined caseload, ensuring effective and timely social work practice.

Assessment and Planning:
Complete high-quality assessments and care planning in line with relevant legislation and professional standards.

Adult Social Care Practice:
Apply a sound understanding of the Social Services and Well-being Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation.

Partnership Working:
Build and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies and professionals.

Person-Centered Practice:
Promote anti-oppressive practice and ensure individuals’ needs and circumstances remain central to decision-making.

Professional Practice:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging issues and demonstrate strong assessment, communication and planning skills.

The role is based at Ty Elai, Heol Dinas Isaf, Tonypandy, with one mandatory office day per week and agile working requirements.

What you will need

• Current registration with Social Care Wales.
• A minimum of three years’ post-qualifying Social Work experience.
• Experience of, or an interest in, working within Adult Social Care.
• Strong assessment, communication and planning skills.
• A sound understanding of relevant social care legislation.
• A commitment to anti-oppressive practice.
• Evidence of Social Care Wales registration and three years’ post-qualifying experience at interview.

Why Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhondda Cynon Taf offers an opportunity to work within Adult Social Services as part of the Rhondda Fawr Care & Support Team. Based at Ty Elai in Tonypandy, the role provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of social work practice while working within an experienced and supportive management structure.