The Trades House of Glasgow is a charity based in Trades Hall, Glassford Street, Glasgow. The charity has several charitable funds which provide financial support to people and families across the Greater Glasgow area. Due to increasing demand upon our funds, we now require a qualified Social Worker to assist our current social worker with social work assessments for financial support from the charitable funds.
The role will be a part time position of 21 hours per week working on a flexible working basis.
The candidate will be a qualified Social Worker with a Diploma in Social Work. Candidates must have their own transport and require computer knowledge.
Candidates will be working with people to find solutions to their problems and sign posting them to relevant agencies. You may require to contact relevant agencies to protect vulnerable people from harm or abuse. This position covers working with persons of all ages, abilities, nationalities, their families and support workers.
* This position would involve individual working
* Visiting clients wherever they are (which could be at home or in, for example, a care home, hospital, supported accommodation)
* Assessing clients’ needs
* Organising support where necessary
* Making referrals to other services and agencies
* Keeping detailed records
* Attending meetings