Social Work Assistant

2 months ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottingham to assist with the appointment of a Social Work Assistant, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.68 - £16.09 per Hour

Responsibilities:

  • Undertake direct work with children/young people and their families/carers as appropriate and agreed by the team manager.
  • Under the direction of the social worker, undertake practical support to children and families in crisis.
  • Under the direction of the social worker, liaise with NCC colleagues, partner agencies and other professionals in order to commission services, share information and keep all parties updated regarding circumstances and plans for children/young people.
  • Support the social worker to maintain accurate and relevant case records.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date written records

Qualifications:

  • The postholder must hold 5 GCSEs at level A-C (including English and Maths) OR equivalent.
  • Full driving licence (unless registered disabled).
  • Knowledge of child development and childrens needs.
Experience:
  • At least two years' experience of working with children, young people and their families in a social care environment, through paid or voluntary work experience.
  • Experience of working with other agencies, either in the statutory or voluntary sector.
  • Experience of working in a team.
  • Experience of managing challenging situations or conflict.
  • Experience of working to deadline, managing priorities and ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
  • Experience of keeping records of work undertaken.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K
  • This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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