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Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Adult ServicesLocation: Vale of GlamorganSalary: £35.11 per hour Contract: Full-Time
We are currently recruiting an experienced and proactive Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care team in the Vale of Glamorgan.
This role focuses on promoting independence, well-being, and safety for vulnerable adults across the region. You will be joining a supportive, fast-paced local authority team dedicated to delivering high-quality person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Hold and independently manage a varied caseload of vulnerable adults, including older persons and those with physical or learning disabilities.
• Comprehensive Assessments: Undertake statutory assessments in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review person-centered care and support plans that maximize independence and utilize community resources.
• Safeguarding: Act upon adult safeguarding concerns, conducting Section 47 enquiries and risk assessments to protect vulnerable individuals from abuse or neglect.
• Mental Capacity: Complete detailed Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments and Best Interests decisions, applying Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) where necessary.
• Partnership Working: Collaborate closely with health professionals, occupational therapists, care providers, and families to ensure safe and effective hospital discharges or community support.

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications: A recognized Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW).
• Registration: Current and active registration with Social Care Wales (or Social Work England).
• Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience working within an Adult Statutory Social Work team.
• Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of current adult social care legislation, specifically the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Clearance: An Enhanced DBS check registered on the update service.
• Mobility: A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for travel across the Vale of Glamorgan.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: A premium rate of £35.11 per hour
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working arrangements combining home-working, office presence, and community visits.
• Supportive Environment: Regular supervision, manageable caseloads, and integration into a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Reliable Payroll: Weekly pay options with a dedicated consultant to manage your compliance and timesheets.

How to Apply:Please submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant Adult Social Care experience and current registration details. Shortlisting is actively underway.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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