Part time 18.5 hours Fostering Social Worker Assessments Caerphilly

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Job description:

Fostering Social Worker

Caerphilly

Pay rate up to GBP38.43 per hour Umbrella company subject to level of hire in line with ADSS pledge

An exciting opportunity has become available in the fostering service in Caerphilly The authority are looking for a social worker to join them for 18.5 hours per week for an initial 3 month contract to undertake assessments. Pay rate for this role is in line with the All Wales Pledge.

If you are looking for a new challenge in fostering then the service is a busy, supportive and experienced service offering a range of support and assessment services and they are keen to develop further to ensure they provide a skilled and quality service to children looked after and foster carers.

As an assessment social worker you will undertake viability as well as Connected Persons Assessments.

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic social worker who have a knowledge and understanding of the needs and experiences of children looked after and a working knowledge of fostering regulations and childcare legislation. You will need to have knowledge of the updated form f assessment and process as per latest regulations and be familiar with the National Foster Wales Framework.

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

A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker A relevant Social Work Qualification Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England 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 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 Free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD) Refer a friend scheme available Loyalty Bonus to QSW's 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 for an informal chat.

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