MPA are currently recruiting for Band 4 Social Work assistants to join our experienced team in the Ballymoney area. The role is to provide ongoing assessment and support in with children within a disability team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in a rapidly growing sector. The pay rate will be £13.57 per hour and working hours of Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Job Duties
* Take responsibility for the procuring and securing of services i.e. Packages of care / Direct Payments / Short Breaks.
* Undertake direct work with service users as directed by the Social Work Team Manager, Senior Social Work Practitioner or Social Worker in keeping with any support/protection/care plan and in their cases.
* Reporting of information to colleagues on a daily, weekly, monthly basis as required.
* Support carers and identify need through completion of carer assessments and carer assessment reviews.
* Assist Team Manager in the monthly validation of independent service provision.
* Collate weekly / monthly / quarterly annual statistics as required e.g. Carer Assessment return, Core Respite return, Direct Payments etc.
* Monitor the quality of care delivered and service user and carer satisfaction with the service.
Essential Criteria
* NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in a care-related subject and 1 year’s experience working in a social care role
* OR
* NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 2 in a care-related subject and 2 years’ experience working in a social care role
* OR
* 4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) and 3 years’ experience working in a social care role
* Currently hold registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council on the Social Care part of the register.
* Hold a full current driving license valid for use in the UK and have access to a car.
* Satisfactory enhanced Access NI check
Further Information
* Pay £13.57 per hour
* Weekly pay
* Holiday allowance
I am keen to have an initial discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please contact Rachel Ramage on +44 (0)28 7035 7035 or send an up to date CV to rachel.ramage@mparecruitment.co.uk to speak further about this opportunity.
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