MPA are currently recruiting for Band 4 Social Work Assistants for the Omagh area.
The Social Work Assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting social work managers in the provision of quality social work services to children and families. He/She will undertake tasks allocated by the Social Work Team Manager to support social workers in the discharge of their duties. The Social Work Assistant will also be expected to ensure continuing professional development through training, supervision and learning in line with NISCC registration requirements.
Experience/Qualifications
NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in a care-related subject or an educational related subject and 1 year’s experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular.
OR
NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 2 in a care-related subject or an educational related subject and 2 years’ experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular.
OR
4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) and 3 years’ experience of working with families/children in a formal setting, where the work was regular.
Essential Criteria
* Be registered with NISCC on the Social Care part of the register at the time of appointment or be eligible for immediate registration within a reasonable timescale prior to taking up post.
* Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car.
Skills / Abilities
1. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Ability to use own initiative.
3. Be proficient with IT systems.
4. Effective organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload.
5. Ability to listen and respond appropriately and sensitively to the needs of service users.
6. Ability to identify problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
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