Experienced Social Worker (Grade 12)

Job description

Experienced Social Worker – Grade 12

📍 Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
💰 Pay Rate: £30.84 per hour (Umbrella)
📅 Contract: Temporary, until 31 March 2027
🏢 Team: Rhondda Fawr Care & Support Team
💼 Working: Agile working available

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Social Worker to join the Rhondda Fawr Care & Support Team in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified Social Worker to join a supportive and well-established team, working alongside an experienced management structure and a range of partner agencies.

The Role

As an Experienced Social Worker, you will manage a defined caseload and undertake high-quality assessments, care and support planning, risk management and review work. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and promote independence.

You will be expected to demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practice, including the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding procedures and anti-oppressive practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and defined caseload effectively.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop appropriate care and support plans.
• Identify and manage risk, including safeguarding concerns.
• Apply relevant legislation and professional standards to practice.
• Work collaboratively with health, social care and other partner agencies.
• Promote strengths-based, person-centred and preventative approaches.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records.
• Participate in reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Support individuals to maximise independence and achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to the continued development of effective social work practice within the service.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying Social Work experience.
• Current registration with Social Care Wales.
• Strong assessment, communication and care-planning skills.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Welsh social care legislation.
• Experience managing a caseload within a social care setting.
• The ability to work effectively with partner agencies and other professionals.
• A commitment to anti-oppressive, person-centred and strengths-based practice.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

Why Apply?

• £30.84 per hour Umbrella
• Temporary contract through to 31 March 2027
• Opportunity to work within an established Rhondda Fawr Care & Support Team
• Supportive and experienced management structure
• Agile working opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to service development and make a meaningful difference to individuals and families across Rhondda Cynon Taf

If you're an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in Rhondda Cynon Taf, we'd love to hear from you.

Madatory: Must have a UK Passport or full right to work in the UK

For more information contact Natasha Haddon

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