Social Work Assistant

Are you a support professional or Social Work Assistant, who wants improve lives and reduce disadvantage in coal mining communities in and around the South Wales Valleys?

If so, Moxie is working with an incredible charity based in Pontypridd to recruit for a Social Work Assistant role, that offers some great perks, including a full-time salary up to 28,463 per annum and 29 days annual leave + bank holidays.

You'll be joining a charity that provides high quality, community based, advice and support services, through personal welfare service, helping people with practical and emotional support, benefits advice, advice about coping with ill-health and immobility and providing access to financial support.

What's on offer?

• Full-time salary: 28,463
• Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) and Part-time (28 hours) available / Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Annual leave: 29 days leave + bank holidays (37 days in total)
• Perks: Excellent benefits package (health care plan, good pension etc.)
• Location: Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf (free parking on-site) - Office and community based (no home working)

If you are a support professional or Social Work Assistant, with experience gained working with vulnerable adults, the elderly, or people out in the community this charity may well be the right place for you.

What will you do?

• Provide a high-quality community-based service
• Action referrals to the organisation effectively
• Carry out assessments and provide intervention
• Work with those suffering with ill health, disabilities, financial and emotional issues
• Liaising with the Social Workers and the wider team
• Provide advice on welfare benefits, emotional support and advocacy
• Keep accurate records of each case

What do you need?

• Experience of supporting adults and/or older people
• Knowledge of the issues faced by those with health conditions and/or disabilities.
• Time working in social services, or other social care environments
• A Social Work qualification would be great, but is not essential, or other related qualifications (social care etc.)
• A driving licence and access you a vehicle is essential to get around the area.

If you come from a social services or social care background, have worked with caseloads of people (particularly adults) in disadvantaged areas of the country get in touch with Keeran Williams at Moxie People. We would like to speak with you.

Please note, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.