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
Apple
Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this
vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.