Social Worker - Advice, Information & Assessment Service - Bristol Council

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

Benefits of working for Hoop:
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 if you want to find out more.