Social Work Assistant - Support and Safeguarding x2

Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a passionate Social Work Assistant to work closely with social workers in supporting children and their families. The role involves assisting with assessments, managing risks, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve family outcomes. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working with children aged 0-18 and committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Ability to collaborate with social workers and stakeholders.
• Skills in evidence-based assessments and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work face-to-face with children aged 0-18.
• Assist with evidence-based assessments and interventions for children and families.
• Collaborate with social workers, managers, and stakeholders to deliver safeguarding and support services.

Job description

We are open to both Internal and External applicants

Do you have a passion for working with children? We have a rare and exciting opportunity as a Social Work Assistant in either the Children's Duty & Assessment Team or Safeguarding & Support Team.

The successful candidate will work alongside a small group of social workers, guided by a principal manager, to deliver support and safeguarding services to children and their birth families. Your role will include assisting with evidence-based assessments and interventions, collaborating with key stakeholders to provide comprehensive support to families, managing risk, improving outcomes and building resilience within their own family networks.

Key responsibilities

• Work face-to-face with children aged 0‑18.
• Assist with evidence-based assessments and interventions for children and families.
• Collaborate with social workers, managers and stakeholders to deliver safeguarding and support services.
• Support families to assess and manage risk, improve outcomes, and build resilience.
• Participate in regular supervision and ongoing learning and development.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds

We support a diverse workforce and believe that our strength comes from reflecting the diversity of the community.