Job Title: Social Work Assistant
We are seeking experienced Social Work Assistants to join our team in the Northern Trust area.
About the Role:
The Family Support Worker will work closely with an experienced Social Care team to provide support to senior Social Workers and management teams.
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
* Coordinate family support, diversionary and respite services
* Sourcing appropriate family support services and other resources
* Collate essential information and report back to the Social Worker/Team Manager
* Assist with practical tasks including transport and delivering advice and guidance
* Deliver contact services including supervision of contact arrangements
* Report all identified safeguarding concerns or other areas of concern or risk
Requirements:
* Experience working within Child and Family Services
* NISCC Registration
* 6-12 months previous Social Care experience
* Social Work Degree, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in a Health & Social Care
* Valid UK Driving licence and access to a car for work
What We Offer:
* Band 4 pay scale
* 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 & e Learning