Children’s Social Work Assistant

I am supporting Leeds City Council to recruit a Children’s Social Work Assistant on a temp ongoing basis

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children’s Social Work Assistant to join our area teams. As a Children’s Social Work Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children and families. Your responsibilities will include providing practical assistance, facilitating family time, and ensuring the well-being of those in need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with social workers and other professionals to support children and families.
• Assist with transportation for children and families as needed.
• Provide practical support, such as identifying and referring families to appropriate services.
• Budgeting assistance and financial guidance for parents.
• Participate actively as a member of a busy team.
• Experience: At least two years of experience working with the client group in a paid capacity.
• Diversity Awareness: Knowledge of social diversity and equal opportunities, demonstrated throughout all aspects of practice.
• Legal Understanding: Familiarity with key legislation relevant to social care work.
• Department Functions: Understanding of the functions of a health and social care department and related agencies.
• Service Planning: Knowledge of methods to plan and review services for the client group.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize and prioritize work, managing time effectively.
• Reporting: Experience in producing reports and written observations.
• IT Proficiency: Basic IT skills.
• Team Player: Able to work effectively within a team.
• Customer Focus: Committed to providing excellent service to our clients.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and contributing to the well-being of others, we encourage you to apply