Social Work Assistant

We are working closely with a local authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Social Work Assistant, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £16.12- £21.10 per hour

Summary:

The Social Work Assistant plays an important supporting role within Cardiff Council's Children's Services, working alongside qualified Social Workers and multidisciplinary professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people, and families. Working within Locality or other Children's Services teams, the Social Work Assistant will assist in assessments, care planning, family support, supervised contact, and the implementation of intervention plans. 

Responsibilities:

• Support qualified Social Workers in delivering services to children, young people, and families.
• Undertake direct work with children to support care, safeguarding, and wellbeing plans.
• Assist with child and family assessments, care planning, reviews, and intervention programmes.
• Prepare reports, update case management systems, and contribute to statutory documentation.
• Support children in accessing education, health, and community services.
• Participate in supervision, training, reflective practice, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Childcare, Youth Work, Social Care, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

Essentials:

• Experience working with children, young people, or families within social care, education, youth services, health, or community settings.
• Experience supporting vulnerable children or families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and children's welfare.
• Understanding of child development and family dynamics.

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 opening 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. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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