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

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.

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