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Social Work Support Assistant

Employer
Northumberland County Council
Location
Northumberland
Salary
£25,419 - £28,226
Closing date
1 Jul 2022

Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you looking for a full time and permanent role 

An exciting opportunity for Social Work Assistant to join dynamic First Contact and Children’s MASH team in Northumberland. 

The practice model used in Northumberland is Signs of Safety, we value and build on the strengths of family networks. You will be supported in developing and using this approach. You will receive regular high quality reflective supervision and management oversight. There is excellent peer support and  you will have access to regular group supervision. 

We are seeking skilled and experienced individuals for a busy social work team, providing support for children and families, You will assist in carrying out assessments, supporting families in accessing services, completing direct work with parents and children, supervising contact if required. You will participate in case discussions, reviews, and other relevant team activities  

The ideal candidate will be motivated, engaging, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Effective in working in with professionals from other agencies .  Effective time management is essential for a to manage a caseload with the ability to be flexible and respond to crisis and competing demands being integral to the role.  

If you are empathetic and passionate to advocate for children and families to ensure they get the best help at the right time, about listening to child and about working in partnership with families and wider networks, then we would like to hear from you. 

Benefits  

  • Essential car user allowance  Hybrid working model   25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)    Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme  Access to the flexi scheme  Salary Sacrifice Scheme  Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands 

For further information or an informal discussion on this post please contact Neil O’Toole (Childrens Senior Manager) on 07989 167609 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

 

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