Job description for social work assistant

Belmont Recruitment are looking for a Social Work Assistant to join Nottinghamshire County Council on a temporary assignment. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will be working in the Children’s Duty and Assessment Service.

Main Duties:

• Prepare reports and deal with other documentation as necessary and appropriate.
• Liaise with staff within and outside the Department in order to gather information and assist care planning processes.
• To participate in case discussions, reviews and other relevant team activities.
• Transporting children & families when required.
• Completing direct work with children & their families and identifying and utilising appropriate resources and direct work tools to enable positive outcomes.
• Contribute as appropriate to practice and service developments.
• Completing and Assisting with practical tasks identified within child care plans.
• Attend departmental and inter-agency meetings as required.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge and awareness of policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria:

• NVQ Level 3 in Social/Health care or equivalent.
• Support Work or Family Support Work experience or experience of working in a residential setting with Children and Families.
• DBS Certificate
• Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Leah at Belmont Recruitment.