Advice, Information & Assessment Service - Social Worker
Pay rate - £35 Umbrella
Bristol City Council
''Bristol City Council is launching an exciting new Advice, Information and Assessment Service (AIAS) - our re-designed front-door Multi-Disciplinary Team created to reduce waiting lists, improve access to support, and deliver high-quality, face-to-face practice across the city.
We're looking for confident, experienced Social Workers who are ready to step straight into project work and make an immediate impact.''
What you'll be doing
- Carrying out face-to-face Care Act assessments
- Completing Mental Capacity Assessments and leading best-interest decisions
- Responding to and progressing Safeguarding S42 Enquiries, ensuring adults at risk are protected
- Delivering advice, signposting and preventative work, offering early support that makes a difference
- Working at pace to reduce backlogs and streamline access to Adult Social Care
- Collaborating within a proactive MDT, problem-solving and driving positive outcomes
- Using excellent planning and time-management skills to manage a dynamic workflow
What you'll bring
- Strong experience within Adult Social Care
- Confident safeguarding practice, including S42 work
- Competence in MCA and best-interest decision-making
- Ability to work quickly, creatively and collaboratively
- Great organisational skills with the resilience to prioritise competing demands
- Registration with Social Work England
- A motivated, ready-to-go mindset suited to fast-paced project work
Benefits of working for Hoop:
- 20 years' experience in the social work market
- A local specialist agency based in Cardiff, with roles across South Wales, West Wales and South West England
- Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities
- A Welsh-speaking consultant available if you'd prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh
- PAYE or Umbrella payroll options - whichever suits you best
- Twice-weekly payroll
- A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed
- We actively supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England
- Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer
- Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, like birthday gifts
- DBS and compliance support to help keep the process smooth and straight forward
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 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.
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