MPA are currently recruiting for Band 4 Social Work Assistant to join our experienced team in the Ballymoney 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. The pay rate will be £12.86 per hour and working hours of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Duties
* Undertake work with children and/or parents/carers as directed by the Social Work Manager, Senior Social Work Practitioner or Social Worker in keeping with any support/protection/care plan and in their family support cases.
* The SW/SP/SSW would hold case responsibility and the Band 4 Social Work Assistant would be involved in and contribute to the overall assessment process commensurate with their role/responsibility. Their role will be supported through the provision of supervision and under the guidance of the case-holder.
* Undertake the arrangements and/or assist with the delivery of services, assessed by social work staff as being needed to support children and families. This will include supported work with children and families. On occasion, attendance and contribution to reports for Trust meetings in relation to children and families.
* Complete delegated tasks such as coordinating family support, diversionary and respite services, sourcing appropriate family support services and other resources.
* Collate essential information about children and families and report this back to the Social Worker/Team Manager to assist in the assessment of the families’ circumstances and needs.
* Assist children and/or parents/carers with practical tasks including transport in respect of identified appointments, delivering advice and guidance in relation to parenting tasks for example routines and boundaries, behaviour management, homecare management.
Requirements
* NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in a care-related subject and 1 year’s 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.
Further Information
* Pay £12.86-£20.58
* Weekly pay
* Holiday allowance
I am keen to have an initial discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please contact Muirinn McCloskey on +44 (0)28 7035 7035 or send an up-to-date CV to muirinn.mccloskey@mparecruitment.co.uk to speak further about this opportunity.
#J-18808-Ljbffr