Social Worker Residential Parenting Assessment Unit - permanent

You will be working within supportive and dynamic residential parenting assessment unit and form part of a multi disciplinary team. In this position, you will work with up to 5 families at a time, assessing and supporting parents in caring for their children. You will be undertaking parenting assessments. Placements typically last 12 weeks and include comprehensive teaching and assessment programs. Some community work may also be involved. You will play a part in the on-call rota, on rotation with other members of the MDT every 6/7 weeks.

Why Choose This Role?

• Manageable Caseload: Capped caseloads that allow you to build meaningful rapport with families over a 12-week period.

• Multidisciplinary Team (MDT): Collaborate with health visitors and four other experienced social workers.

• Supportive Environment: Work in an open, collaborative atmosphere with a strong commitment to best practices.

• Leadership and Growth: Receive guidance from a qualified social worker within the leadership team and benefit from an excellent 2 year training program., If you’re ready to join a supportive team and make a difference in family assessments, we’d love to hear from you! Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work today on .

• Qualified Social Worker status and registration with Social Care Wales (or willingness to register)

• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in Children’s Services, including parenting assessments.

• CUBAS training is desirable but not essential.

GBP38,000 – GBP46,500 plus excellent benefits package including GBP1,500 retention award after 1st year

Are you searching for a role with more flexibility, a lower caseload, less pressure, and minimal office politics? If so, this opportunity could be just what you’re looking for!

Location: Hybrid working: Minimum of 3 days on site and 2 days if part time

Employment Type: Permanent – Full and part time applicants welcome. Part time hours (24 per week) Full time hours (40 hours per week)

Salary: GBP38,000 – GBP46,500 per annum (pro rata’d for part time)

Benefits: GBP1,500 retention award after the first year, annual bonus scheme, holiday entitlement (starting from 28 days, up to 33), buy/sell annual leave options, private medical insurance, life insurance, pension, discount gym membership plus more.