Social Work Assistant

Brackenberry; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority support agency is looking for a Social Work Assistant in Cardiff to help qualified Social Workers with delivering services to vulnerable children and families. The ideal candidate should have a relevant qualification and be committed to improving outcomes for young people. Tasks include providing practical support and managing administrative duties to ensure compliance with social care legislation. This contract is for 3 months with the potential for extension. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent professional or vocational experience.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate records in a demanding environment.
• Relevant qualification in Youth, Speech and language, Occupational Therapists, Counselling.
• Experience in delivering CBT/DBT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting qualified Social Workers with the practical delivery and monitoring of services.
• Providing direct advice, practical help, and support to children, young people, and families.
• Undertaking core administrative tasks related to case recording and referral management.
• Ensuring all duties are undertaken in adherence to relevant policies and procedures.

Skills

Time management

Commitment to improving outcomes

CBT/DBT skills

Education

GCSE standard or equivalent

Relevant qualification in Youth, Speech and language, Occupational Therapies, Counselling

Job description

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

Rate of Pay: £16.12-£21.10 per hour

Summary

Cardiff Childrens Services is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Social Work Assistant to join our established and supportive teams, such as the Locality North 4 Team. This critical role supports qualified Social Workers in delivering comprehensive services to vulnerable children, young people, and their families across Cardiff.

Responsibilities

• Assisting qualified Social Workers with the practical delivery and monitoring of services in line with individual statutory care plans and assessments.
• Providing direct advice, practical help, and support to children, young people, and families in their homes or the community.
• Undertaking core administrative tasks related to case recording, referral management, meeting coordination, and data input on relevant council IT systems.
• Ensuring all duties are undertaken in adherence to Cardiff Council Policies and Procedures and relevant social care legislation.

Essentials

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent professional or vocational experience.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate records in a demanding environment.
• Relevant qualification in Youth, Speech and language, Occupational Therapists, Counselling.
• Experience in delivering CBT/DBT skills.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at 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 are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be 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 either be through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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