Social Work Assistant

2 weeks ago


Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom CISWO Full time
Social Work Assistant (Pontypridd)

Job Title
:
Social Work Assistant


Location
:
Pontypridd (Office based)


Job Type
:
Fixed term contract for 12 months


Hours
:
Full and part time considered, minimum of 28 hours per week, full time hours hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm


Salary
:
£28,463 per annum FTE (pro rata for part time)

Benefits
:29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension, Westfield Health, free onsite parking plus other benefits

Are you looking for a job that will put you at the heart of providing welfare services for a diverse client group, including older people and those with disabilities?


CISWO is a national charity whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.


We are currently recruiting for a Social Work Assistant to be based in our Pontypridd office, to provide a high quality, community based, advice and support services for former miners and their dependents who may be experiencing a range of issues.


This is a great opportunity for someone with a social care/social work background with experience of supporting older people and / or people with disabilities.


As Social Work Assistant, you will:

  • Carry out high quality assessments of service users'/carers' needs in accordance with CISWO policies and procedures.
  • Provide a range of interventions in response to the assessed needs of the client including welfare benefits advice, advocacy, emotional support and practical advice.
  • Gather, analyse and record information in relation to service user assessment.
  • Liaise with a variety of agencies to establish a range of networks of help, to address need.
  • Utilise basic counselling skills and an appropriate professional supportive response to individual distress.
  • Have a good working knowledge of welfare benefits, and associated legislation, to assist in income maximisation work with individuals.
  • Ensure that referrals are actioned in accordance with CISWO policies and that priorities are effectively met for assessment and intervention.
  • Experience of working in a social work/social care environment
  • Experience of providing welfare benefits advice
  • Experience of undertaking professional assessments, planning and providing interventions for service users
  • Experience of working with older people and / or those with disabilities in a community setting
  • Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and professionals.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Driving licence with own transport
  • Good standard of education
This role will require a satisfactory DBS check.

How to apply

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
£28,463.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

  • Pontypridd, CF37 5BE: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 13/03/2024
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