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Cardiff
to assist with the appointment of a
Social Work Assistant
, on an interim, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Summary
The Social Work Assistant role provides support to adults with learning disabilities to help them live as independently as possible. You will work directly with clients, their families, and other professionals to develop and implement care plans, assess needs, and advocate for clients.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients and their networks to identify needs, strengths, and goals.
- Support clients in maximizing their independence and coping skills.
- Conduct assessments, including wellbeing and risk assessments.
- Develop, implement, and review care packages that meet client needs.
- Work with carers to identify and address their support needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training.
- Stay up-to-date on relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
- Report any concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of clients.
Qualifications
- GCSEs in English and Maths.
- Post-GCSE qualification in social care or a related field (desirable).
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities (essential).
- Understanding of the social model of disability (desirable).
- Experience in social care, DWP, housing, education, or health settings (desirable).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Commitment to strengths-based practice, equal opportunities, and anti-oppressive practice.
- Non-judgmental and supportive attitude.
- Full valid driving license and a car (essential).
- Willingness to work outside of regular office hours (essential).
Additional Information
- This role is located at Market Road but may require travel.
- A casual car allowance and enhanced DBS check are required.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer:
Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important
: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#RQ1178650 #RQ121
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in
Cardiff
to assist with the appointment of a
Social Work Assistant
, on an interim, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Summary
The Social Work Assistant role provides support to adults with learning disabilities to help them live as independently as possible. You will work directly with clients, their families, and other professionals to develop and implement care plans, assess needs, and advocate for clients.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Additional Information
Please note:
Disclaimer:
Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important
: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#RQ1178650 #RQ121
Cardiff
to assist with the appointment of a
Social Work Assistant
, on an interim, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Summary
The Social Work Assistant role provides support to adults with learning disabilities to help them live as independently as possible. You will work directly with clients, their families, and other professionals to develop and implement care plans, assess needs, and advocate for clients.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients and their networks to identify needs, strengths, and goals.
- Support clients in maximizing their independence and coping skills.
- Conduct assessments, including wellbeing and risk assessments.
- Develop, implement, and review care packages that meet client needs.
- Work with carers to identify and address their support needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and training.
- Stay up-to-date on relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
- Report any concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of clients.
Qualifications
- GCSEs in English and Maths.
- Post-GCSE qualification in social care or a related field (desirable).
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities (essential).
- Understanding of the social model of disability (desirable).
- Experience in social care, DWP, housing, education, or health settings (desirable).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Commitment to strengths-based practice, equal opportunities, and anti-oppressive practice.
- Non-judgmental and supportive attitude.
- Full valid driving license and a car (essential).
- Willingness to work outside of regular office hours (essential).
Additional Information
- This role is located at Market Road but may require travel.
- A casual car allowance and enhanced DBS check are required.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer:
Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important
: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#RQ1178650 #RQ121
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