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Social Work Assistant (SWA)
Civic Recruitment Limited —Birmingham
- £17.65 an hour
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Analysis skills
- Experience working with children
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Bank Worker
The Abbeyfield Society —London
- £14.07 an hour
- Night shift
- Remote
- Care plans
- Free parking
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Social Worker Assistant -Fixed Term Contract 9 Months
Elysium Healthcare —Warrington
- £25,564.50 a year
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Rehabilitation Assistant/ Health Care Support Worker
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust —Oxford
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Assistant Psychologist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Part-time
- Data analysis skills
- Psychology
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Live In Care Assistant
Ashridge Home Care —Milton Keynes
- £854 - £1,050 a week
- Care experience
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Social Work Assistant
Fife Council —Dunfermline
- £31,761.26 - £34,914.86 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospital
- Travel
- IT
- Employee discount
Social Work Assistant
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £25,598 - £31,022 a year
- Temporary
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
12d
Adults Social Care Assistant - Connect to Community (C2C), West 1
Surrey County Council —Guildford
- £31,659 - £33,952 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Criminal Justice Assistant - Low Moss Prison
East Dunbartonshire Council —Bishopbriggs
- £31,698.51 - £35,749.79 a year
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- IT
7d
Social Work Assistant
Bridgend County Borough Council —Bridgend
- £31,537 - £32,597 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
Assistant Practitioner (2 posts) 10316
Norfolk County Council —Norwich
- £26,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) – Children’s Services
Norfolk County Council —Dereham
- £34,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
Recruitment and HR Assistant
Esme Blake Care Services Limited —Haywards Heath
- £32,500 - £35,500 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Annual leave
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2d
Production Assistant, International Formats
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
3d
Assistant Project Worker - Stirling
Includem —Stirling
- From £25,878 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Flexitime
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Archive Project Assistant (Hall Marks)
Norfolk County Council —Norwich
- £25,989 - £26,403 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
8d
Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Band 5 Assistant Psychologist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust —London
- £38,488 - £46,852 a year
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule
1d
Social Worker
Norfolk County Council —Norwich
- £34,000 - £48,227 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
- Gym membership

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Social Work Assistant (SWA)

Civic Recruitment Limited
Birmingham

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Job details

Temporary
£17.65 an hour

Qualifications

Childcare
Report writing
Analysis skills
Experience working with children
Youth work
IT
NVQ
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Social Work Assistant (SWA)

Job Purpose

To support Social Workers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people through the delivery of high-quality support services. The post holder will assist in the assessment, planning, intervention, and monitoring of cases, ensuring that children and families receive appropriate support and that statutory responsibilities are fulfilled in line with legislation, policies, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Casework Support

Manage an allocated caseload as directed by the Team Manager, Social Worker, or Senior Practitioner.
Support the assessment, planning, and delivery of interventions for children, young people, and their families.
Undertake direct work with children and families to promote positive outcomes and address identified needs.
Assist in safeguarding activities and ensure the welfare of children remains paramount in all aspects of work.

Assessments and Interventions

Gather, record, and analyse relevant information relating to children, young people, and families.
Contribute to assessments, care planning, and review processes in accordance with statutory requirements.
Support the implementation of intervention plans designed to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Provide practical day-to-day support to children, young people, and families as required.

Partnership Working

Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, health professionals, police, voluntary organisations, and other partner agencies.
Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure coordinated service delivery.
Contribute to multi-agency meetings and case discussions where appropriate.
Promote integrated working practices that support positive outcomes for children and families.

Case Recording and Report Writing

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records using management information systems.
Prepare reports, assessments, and correspondence in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
Ensure all records are evidence-based, clear, and compliant with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Communicate effectively through written, verbal, and electronic methods.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Support the identification and assessment of safeguarding concerns.
Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.
Contribute to child protection processes and maintain awareness of relevant legislation and guidance.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people remain central to all decision-making.

Professional Development and Team Working

Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development activities.
Keep up to date with legislation, policies, procedures, and best practice within children's services.
Attend team meetings, service reviews, and development sessions.
Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required by management.

Experience

Essential

Experience working with children, young people, and families in a social care, education, health, youth work, or community setting.
Experience supporting vulnerable children and families.
Experience maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
Experience working effectively with a range of professionals and agencies.

Desirable

Experience working within Children's Social Care services.
Experience contributing to assessments and support plans.
Experience working within a safeguarding environment.
Experience of multi-agency partnership working.

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care, Children's Care, Youth Work, Education, Social Care, or a related field.
GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable

Relevant qualification in Childcare, Family Support, Youth Work, Social Care, or a related discipline.
Safeguarding Children training.
Additional qualifications relating to child development, family support, or children's services.

Key Skills and Competencies

Knowledge

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
Knowledge of children's social care services and relevant legislation.
Understanding of the needs of vulnerable children, young people, and families.
Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, and information-sharing protocols.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, families, and professionals.
Effective assessment, observation, and analytical skills.
Report writing and record-keeping skills.
Good organisational and time-management abilities.
Competent IT skills and experience using case management systems.

Competencies

Child-centred approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Professionalism and integrity.
Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
Resilience and ability to work in challenging situations.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Additional Information

Organisation: Birmingham Children's Trust
DBS Requirement: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
Location: One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4DU, United Kingdom
Pay Rate: £17.65 per hour (Limited/Umbrella)
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary/Agency (as applicable)
Working Pattern: 36.5 hours per week, in accordance with service requirements
Organisation: Birmingham Children's Trust
Reporting To: Team Manager or Senior Practitioner
DBS Requirement: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
Closing date: 8th July– early applications are encouraged.

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