Social Work Assistant - Ollerton

Are you a passionate, dedicated Social Work Assistant looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Social Work Assistant to join their Court Team based in Ollerton. 

Umbrella Rate: £14.70 per hour

Duration: 3 months initially

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, 37 hrs/week - Hybrid

Social Work Assistant role: Full JD Available

• Direct work with children, young people and their families, to enable plans to be progressed in a more timely manner
• Assist and work with Social Workers to ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable children/ young people
• Assist Social Workers in the assessment of need `and the implementation of plans for children and families
• Develop, implement, review and assess plans for children where appropriate
• Liaise with schools, health services, voluntary agencies and other partner agencies
• Accompanying Social Workers on home visits, transporting/delivering/collecting as required
• Maintain effective, trusting working relationships
• Contribute to a working environment which is safe, considerate and supportive to all
• Attend meetings, reviews and case discussions
• Maintain up to date records
• Ensure confidentiality of information in line with County Council policy and relevant legislation
• Take up opportunities for relevant training and development
• Participate in regular supervision

Essential Requirements

• UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
• At least 2 years of recent experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families in a social care environment
• Knowledge of child development and children’s needs
• Experience of managing challenging situations or conflict
• Experience of working with other agencies
• Experience of keeping records of work undertaken
• Strong interpersonal skills with a range of people including children, young people, parents, carers, colleagues and other professionals
• You Must Have Right to Live & Work in the UK
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered to the update service

We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Social Work Assistant friends or colleagues.

If you are a Social Work Assistant and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on 0208 514 9110 and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on, sammyd@4recruitmentservices.com 

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.
4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.