Job Description
? Now Hiring: Social Work Assistant – Seaham, County Durham ??? Location: Seaham, with flexibility to work from other offices across County Durham? Contract: 3 months initially, potential for extension?? Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 37 hours per weekIf you have a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, this could be the role for you. We’re looking for a caring and dedicated Social Work Assistant to join our team, supporting children in care to maintain important family relationships and better understand their personal journeys.?? Your Role Will Include:
* Supervising family time between children in care and their relatives, ensuring sessions are safe, purposeful, and supportive.
* Helping with administrative tasks such as completing Strengths and Difficulty Questionnaires (SDQs) with carers and updating children’s dental/health records.
* Delivering life story work to help children make sense of their experiences and histories.
?? About You:
* Professional experience working directly with children is essential.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
* A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to working with families.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across the County Durham area required).
?? What We Offer:
* The chance to have a meaningful and measurable impact on children’s lives.
* A welcoming and supportive team, plus regular supervision.
* Opportunities for training and professional growth.
* Flexible working from multiple locations in the region.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and compassion to this important role, we’d love to hear from you.?? How to ApplyContact Emily at Service Care Solutions:?? .uk?? ?? Why join Service Care Solutions?
* Your own dedicated consultant with in-depth social work sector knowledge.
* Access to exclusive vacancies in over 200 local authorities.
* Job alerts via email and SMS.
* Twice-weekly payroll for fast, reliable payments.
* £250 referral bonus – recommend someone and receive your reward after their probation!
Take the next step in your social care career – your work could change lives.