Social Work Assistant

**Are you looking for a new role with an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference to the community and help people with their physical, emotional, and social needs?**

Nineteen Recruitment is delighted to working with a local client, recruiting on their behalf for several Social Work Assistants, roles that are available on a full-time basis, working multiple locations based in the Northumberland area. These roles are long-term and commands a standard hourly rate of £14.17 per hour.

**Job description**

You will be contributing to the assessment of social care problems and support the development of care plans. This can include knowledge of day-care and other service provision within the area and parenting assessments.

As well as this you will be handling a caseload of fewer complex problems are presented as described in the career grade document or child in need cases including services and to be able to manage this and plan the work to support the cases.

You will be establishing and maintaining appropriate working relationships with individuals, groups, families, and staff from other agencies. This would include working with people who could be disturbed, upset and present challenging behaviours.
- UK based work experience working with children and families
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or a willingness to obtain one
- Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
- NVQ Level 3 in childcare/social care or equivalent

**Who are Nineteen Recruitment?**

**Advantages of working via Nineteen Recruitment**:

- Weekly pay paid via a PAYE equivalent model (at no cost to worker)
- Excellent level of support from the agency whilst you're in role
- Agency support with ongoing training / refresher training needs
- A point of contact between the worker and the client/place of work
- Offers the ultimate in flexible working.
- You will be kept informed of any new and relevant work opportunities coming up in the future.

Nineteen Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and as such no applicant or worker will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or employment status.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £14.17 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have or are willing to get an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service?
- Do you have a NVQ Level 3 in childcare/social care or equivalent?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person