Social Work Assistant

1 week ago


Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time
Job Information


Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently.

As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.

To find out more about us

We are responsible for the entire range of children's education, health and social care services in all three boroughs.

We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do.

There's never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.


We are recruiting for a Social Worker Assistant who will be based in our Kingston office.


If you have the skills that will enable us to continue to enhance our practice and improve outcomes for children further, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for bright, enthusiastic people who have the passion and the drive to make a positive difference to children's lives.

By recognising and championing strengths we know we can make a real difference. It's a genuine team effort in AfC.

That's why we want talented people, like you, to join us and help create a brighter future for children and families.

About the role


The newly created post of Social Work Assistant is there to work alongside frontline Social Workers in carrying out their duties.

As a Social Work Assistant for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for:

  • Taking & recording minutes of meetings
  • Completing referrals to other agencies
  • Making contact with partner agencies to gather and share information
  • Maintaining electronic files
  • Organising packages of support
About you

To be a Social Work Assistant for AfC, you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following points:

  • Good organisational skills
  • Good administrative skills
  • Good IT skills with use of Word, Gmail, and willingness and ability to learn to use Integrated Children's Service electronic database
  • Good communication skills with service users
  • Good team player
About our benefits


We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working.


In AfC you will also have access to:

  • 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years.
  • Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
  • Stable and supportive leadership
  • Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work) with latest technology to facilitate this
  • Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
  • Flexible working options helping to keep a good work life balance
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of staff benefits and discounts
  • An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children

Important Information

Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.

Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



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