Job Description
Adults Social Worker – Care & Support x2
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council – Aberdare
PAYE £30.50 per hour | Umbrella £38.43 per hour
Hybrid working available (predominantly home-working)
Looking for your next Adults Social Work opportunity within a supportive and progressive local authority?
We are currently working with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to recruit 2 experienced Adults Social Workers to join their Care & Support Teams in Aberdare. These are fantastic opportunities to join services committed to strengths-based practice, professional development, and empowering adults to achieve greater independence and wellbeing.
Current vacancies available (awaiting sign off):
* Taff East Team – Team day on site every Tuesday
* Cynon South Team – Team day on site every Thursday
Both roles are based at Trecynon, Aberdare, for the team day, with hybrid working offered and attendance required on site one day per week for your allocated team day.
The teams support adults aged 18+ with a range of needs including physical disabilities, chronic illness, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, undertaking complex assessments and interventions while working closely with families and partner agencies.
This role offers the chance to work within a collaborative multi-agency environment alongside health professionals, housing services, and the police, with a strong focus on safeguarding and positive outcomes for adults across the community.
To be considered, you will need:
Social Work qualification and Social Care Wales registration
Experience within Adults Services
Strong assessment, communication, and report writing skills
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
A proactive, organised, and compassionate approach to practice
Commitment to strengths-based and person-centred working
Experience or understanding of Continuing Health Care and Care & Treatment Planning under the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010 would be advantageous.
Why join this team?
Supportive and welcoming management structure
Regular professional supervision and peer support
Opportunities to develop specialist interests
Access to excellent post-qualifying training and development
Experience supporting students and research-informed practice
Strong focus on work-life balance and staff wellbeing
Hybrid working flexibility available
If you are an experienced Adults Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity within a well-established and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
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
* Refer a friend scheme available
* Birthday gifts
* Wellbeing sessions
Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with Social Care Wales can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.