Adult Social Worker - Court of Protection - Social Worker
Pay rate - £35 Umbrella
Gloucestershire County Council
We are looking for a Social Worker with experience of working in Adult Social Care, including Court of Protection work.
They must be able to respond to crises and conduct visits in the Gloucestershire area.
Have to be available for visits every day, will work from the office 3 days a week; will need to do safeguarding front door hub work.
Our Social Workers must be able to listen hard to the people of Gloucestershire, to understand what really matters and to connect them to resources that help them continue with their chosen life, either with support or independently. You will also be working with individuals to help them to regain control of their lives in a crisis. We use the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them.
What can we offer you?
In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer:
• £35 per hour;
• £150 Accommodation / mileage weekly allowance (T&C’s) - receipts are required
• Capped caseloads at 25;
• Guaranteed minimum 3-month placement;
• Remote / agile working: Localities - first 2 weeks in the office for a robust induction; thereafter 3 days per week in Forest office to undertake visits / meetings / supervision
• Dedicated support with regular supervision and guidance from line management.
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 on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributes CPD)
* Refer a friend scheme available
* Loyalty Bonus to QSW's
* 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 (phone number removed) if you want to find out more