Tempting Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a
local authority in the
Northeast of England, to recruit an experienced
social work assistant within a looked after permanence team. If you are looking to increase your earnings for the year,
apply now!LocumHourly rate: £14.60+Start Date: August 2023Shift Pattern: 37 hours / Full-timeHybrid working available!DUTIES- To support and assist social work staff to provide an effective and responsive social work service to children and young people in need, their families and carers. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality support services in line with statute, regulation, national standards, policy and procedure.
- To implement Children’s Care and LSCB policies and procedures in order to manage risk and implement decisions which ensure that children and young people are safeguarded, and their life chances are enhanced and promoted.
- To assist qualified practitioners in the implementation of specific tasks identified in the care plan or by the care team.
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained which reflect decision making and to prepare and present reports where appropriate.
JOB REQUIREMENTS- Hold a UK driving licence and have access to a car.
- Able to work after 5pm most evenings to cover family time after school for an hour.
- Substantial experience of direct work with children, young people or families in a social care, health, education, housing or youth and community setting, gained through paid employment or voluntary work.
- Awareness of the role of social care organisations and resources provided by the statutory, voluntary and independent sector for children, young people, their families and carers
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.If you are interested in this position, know anyone who would be interested in this position or would like to know more about this position or any other positions we are recruiting for, please contact Joshua at Tempting Recruitment now!