Band 4 Social Work Assistant

Mpa Recruitment; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Band 4 Social Work Assistant to join their team in Ballymena. This role involves providing ongoing assessment and support in community settings, developing skills in a rapidly growing sector. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in social care.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a social care role or 2 years with Level 2 qualification.
• Currently registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procuring and securing services for care.
• Undertake direct work with service users as directed by management.
• Monitor quality of care delivered and satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Education

NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in a care-related subject

4 GCSEs (Grades A-C)

Job description

MPA are currently recruiting for Band 4 Social Work assistant to join our experienced team in the Ballymena area. The role is to provide ongoing assessment and support in community settings. This is an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in a rapidly growing sector.

Job Duties

· Take responsibility for the procuring and securing of services i.e. Packages of care /
Direct Payments / Short Breaks.

· Undertake direct work with service users as directed by the Social Work Team Manager, Senior Social Work Practitioner or Social Worker in keeping with any support/protection/care plan and in their cases.

· Reporting of information to colleagues on a daily, weekly, monthly basis as required

· Support carers and identify need through completion of carer assessments and carer assessment reviews.

· Assist Team Manager in the monthly validation of independent service provision.

· Collate weekly / monthly / quarterly annual statistics as required e.g. Carer Assessment return, Core Respite return, Direct Payments etc.

· Monitor the quality of care delivered and service user and carer satisfaction with the service.

Essential Criteria

· NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in a care-related subject and 1 years’ experience working in a social care role

OR

· NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 2 in a care-related subject and 2 years’ experience working in a social care role

OR

· 4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) and 3 years’ experience working in a social care role

· Currently hold registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council on the Social Care part of the register.

· Hold a full current driving license valid for use in the UK and have access to a car.

• Satisfactory enhanced access NI check