Job Description
Social Work Assistant
Job Description
The company is currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Social Work Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to a Community Team Social Worker, including accompanying them to visits and meetings with service users. The role will involve dealing with sensitive issues and potential conflict, and the Social Work Assistant will be required to act in good judgement to avoid confrontation and ensure the safety of the Social Worker.
The Social Work Assistant will also be responsible for taking notes during meetings, transposing information into written format, and providing assistance to the Social Worker in other aspects of their role, such as mentoring and supporting students. The successful candidate will be required to undertake word processing and data input/analysis, assist in dealing with reports and correspondence, and produce documents in an accessible format as required by the Social Worker.
**GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKERS, STUDENTS OR ANYONE LOOKING TO GAIN INSIGHT AND EXPERIENCE WITHIN A STATUTORY SOCIAL WORK SETTING**
This position is:
1. * Full time - Monday to Thursday 8.45am - 5.15pm and Friday 8.45am - 4.45pm.
2. * Initial 3 months - with the possibility of extension
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into the world of Social Work whilst making a positive contribution to ensure this Social Work professional can conduct their role with support. This position is to support an adult safeguarding social worker and would be a great opportunity to gain further experience. The ideal candidate for this position will be curious and possess a strong sense of social justice.
Due to the nature of this position, it can be emotionally charged and may include complex abuse investigations. Successful candidates will possess a strong stomach and an excellent poker face.
Requirements
* Must have a valid UK driving license and access to their own vehicle
* Please note: the social worker does have a guide dog