Job Description
Randstad are keen to recruit experienced Social Work Assistants for roles across the Belfast Trust area.
The Social Work Assistant will become an integral part of an experienced Social Care team providing invaluable support to senior Social Workers and management teams in the delivery & provision of efficient and effective services to children & families.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist social work managers in the provision of quality social work services
* Undertake tasks allocated by the Social Work Team Manager to support social workers in the discharge of their duties
* Coordinate family support, diversionary and respite services
* Sourcing appropriate family support services and other resources
* Collate essential information and report this back to the Social Worker/ Team Manager
* Assist with practical tasks including transport in respect of identified appointments
* Deliver advice and guidance in relation to parenting tasks
* Support delivery of contact services including supervision of contact arrangements
* Report to Team Manager and/or Social Worker all identified safeguarding concerns or other areas of concern or risk
* Support social work staff as requested with administrative tasks
Requirements:
* Experience working within Child and Family Services would be highly advantageous
* NISCC Registration
* 6-12 months previous Social Care experience essential
* Social Work Degree, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in a Health & Social Care highly desirable
* NVQ Level 2 with sufficient work based experience also considered
* Valid UK Driving licence essential and access to a car for work
* Effective communicator
* Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
* Ability to build rapport with parents, young people & social care professionals
What We Offer:
* Band 4 pay scale £12.86 per hour
* Full Time Hours x 37.5 per week (Part time hours also considered pending experience)
* Premium evening & weekend rates if required
* Competitive mileage allowance
* Enhanced Holiday package
* Employee Assistance programme full funded enhanced Training & ELearning