Social Work Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Social worker ( Band 4) for a large Public Sector body.

Posts available in the following locations - Newtownabbey, Coleraine & Antrim.

JOB SUMMARY:
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 work within a Children Services Team and 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.

Key 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. They would not hold carry a caseload independently.
• 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 co-ordinating family support, diversionary and respite services, sourcing appropriate family support services and other resources.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service
• for which they are responsible and:-
• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner
• At all times demonstrate practice the HSC values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty and compassion Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which assures patient and client safety

Qualifications/ Experience

NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in a care-related subject and 1 years’ 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.
*For those who do not hold Level 3, should be willing
to complete Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Support

Registration Be registered with the 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.