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Social Work Assistant
As a Social Work Assistant, you will be supporting qualified Social Workers in helping, advising, and protecting a wide range of vulnerable individuals.
Responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
* Assisting and working with social workers to ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable children/young people.
* Providing direct support to children and families to enable plans to be progressed in a more timely manner.
* Working in partnership with colleagues from various agencies to enable good communication and ensure children and young people are safeguarded.
* Contributing to your own and others' professional development.
* Assisting social workers and others in assessing needs and implementing plans for children and families.
* Participating in team activities such as meetings, case discussions, and reviews.
* Maintaining effective working relationships and contributing to a safe, considerate, and supportive work environment.
Requirements:
* At least two years' experience working with children, young people, and their families in a social care environment, through paid or voluntary work.
* Experience working in a team.
* Experience managing challenging situations or conflicts.
* Experience working to deadlines, managing priorities, and working in high-pressure environments.
* Experience keeping records of work undertaken.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* DBS check dated within the last 12 months, preferably on the update service. You could be fast-tracked through our recruitment process.
* Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.
Notes:
* Team: Family
* Duration: 3 - 6 months initially
* Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, hybrid work arrangement
Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:
We have been helping healthcare professionals find exciting roles for years. We operate across the UK and have strong relationships with major employers in UK social care, giving you the best chance to land your next role.
We are known for efficient recruitment but can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements. If you have questions about a role or application, please contact Archer directly.
We offer a £250 referral bonus for anyone you refer who is interested.
Due to high application volume, we cannot respond to all applications. We may hold your CV on file for future opportunities.
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