Social Worker Assistant

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care staffing agency in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Social Work Assistant to assist social workers in supporting Children in Care. Responsibilities include completing statutory assessments and providing practical support. The ideal candidate should have experience working with vulnerable children and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and strong support for your career development.

Benefits

Your own consultant

Exceptional referral scheme

Fast, reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in safeguarding and Children’s services processes and legislation.
• Confident in using a range of computer software.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist social workers in supporting Children in Care.
• Complete statutory assessments and supervise family time.
• Provide practical support through home visits and other means.

Skills

Experience in working with vulnerable children

Good communication skills

Autonomous working

Flexible approach to workload

Education

Completed relevant post-qualifying training

Job description

Senior Social Work Assistant - Children's Services

Salary: £17.65
Location: Birmingham
Hours: 36.5 hours p/w

About the role

You will play a key part in assisting our social workers to support our Children in Care alongside those children and families who are subject to live care proceedings.

You will assist with the completion of statutory assessments, supervise family time and advise children and their families about help and support that is available to them.

You will obtain and record all relevant information, taking appropriate action where necessary; as well as providing practical day-to-day support; which may take the form of home visits and direct work within the family home or community.

About You

Do you have experience in working with vulnerable children, young people and their families in a support/advisory role and be knowledgeable in safeguarding and Children’s services processes and legislation?

You should be confident in using a range of computer software and have good communication skills which you are able to adapt based on your audience.

A flexible approach to your workload is essential, as you will work with your local and wider teams; and as key links in partnership working with professional agencies to achieve improved outcomes.

Are you confident to work autonomously, highly motivated, task centred and a good team player?

Do you have a child focused approach to your work and prepared to fully support our children and their families/carers consistently with the ability to build positive relationships, over sometimes a long period, dedicated to improving their lives?

What you need

• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?

We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:

Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.

Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.

Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us

Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role

State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.

Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.

And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.

Our Roles

We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!

Get in Touch

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Take the next step in your social work career with us!