Social Work Assistant based with our Public Sector Client
Derry / Londonderry
£12.86 per hour, plus paid holiday hours and weekly payment of wages the week following your working week
37 1/2 hours each week, Monday - Friday, 9am -5pm
2 months initially with review to extend
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA BELOW CAN BE CONSIDERED
NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in a care-related subject* or an educational related subject and 1 years’ 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 .
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Practice with Children and Families
1 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.
2 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 direct work with children and families.
3 Complete delegated tasks such as co-ordinating family support, diversionary and respite services, sourcing appropriate family support services and other resources.
4 Assist social workers setting up and facilitating family support/case planning meetings.
5 Collate essential information about children and families that will assist social work staff to assess their circumstances and needs.
6 Assist young people and/or parents with practical tasks including budgeting and essential form filling as necessary.
7 Provide general information about services and sign-post to more appropriate services as required.
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to
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