Social Work Assistant - Northumberland Park, United Kingdom - One Way or Another Ltd

One Way or Another Ltd

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Northumberland Park, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To provide a care management service within a specific user group where less complex problems are presented for example working with Child in Need cases under the supervision of the Team Manager.

You may also work with Social Workers on Child Protection and LAC cases. To provide supervised contact where needed depending on resources and caseloads. To assist in practical tasks in other cases. To refer more complex problems to Team Manager.

The role will require your own transport and some out of office hours working.

Essentail Requirments:
NVQ Level 3 in childcare/social care or equivalent.

In depth understanding of the Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures.

Understanding of parenting factors/abilities to undertake parenting assessments.

A good understanding of welfare rights/homelessness, benefits health issues and emotional well-being.

An understanding of child/adolescent development.

An understanding of children with additional needs and requirements.

An understanding of the Children's Act 1989/2004 and Every Child Matters

Job Type:
Temporary contract

Salary:
£14.17 per hour

Schedule: