Social Work Assistant in Cardiff inCardiff PUBLISHED SAT 5 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Duties and Responsibilities
1 To arrange and monitor appropriate services in line with individual care plans.
2 To provide advice and practical help.
3 To liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies.
4 To complete annual care plan reviews and or reassessments.
5 To participate in team meetings and duty rotas.
6 To undertake these duties in line with Council Policies and Procedures.
7 To undertake training and self:development and to contribute to this process in others.
Corporate Requirements
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.
As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.
Knowledge and Experience
1 To arrange and monitor appropriate services in line with individual care plans.
2 To provide advice and practical help.
3 To liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies.
4 To complete annual care plan reviews and or reassessments.
5 To participate in team meetings and duty rotas.
6 To undertake these duties in line with Council Policies and Procedures.
7 To undertake training and self:development and to contribute to this process in others.
Corporate Requirements
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.
As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of working with older people and adults with a physical disability through direct contact in a working environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to make relationships with se5rvice users and carers.
- Administrative ability
- Good communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Understanding of the needs of elderly and or disabled people.
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training courses.
- Empowerment of disabled and or elderly people and their carers.
- Understanding of the needs of elderly and or disabled people.
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training courses.
- Empowerment of disabled and or elderly people and their carers.
- Full Valid Driving Licence
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or 4 in Social Care
- Experience of working with staff from a wide variety of agencies.
- Experience of working within a hospital setting.
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Benefits
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Useful skills for a Social Work Assistant:
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To work as a Social Work Assistant in the UK, you should possess a range of skills and personal qualities. Here are some of the key skills required for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication is essential for interacting with clients, their families, and other professionals. Being able to listen actively and convey information clearly is critical.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and responding to the challenges faced by individuals and families is key. A strong sense of empathy helps in building trusting relationships.
3. Organisational Skills: Social Work Assistants often need to manage various cases and tasks simultaneously, so being able to prioritise and maintain accurate records is important.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think critically and creatively about solutions to clients' challenges is crucial in supporting social workers and clients effectively.
5. Teamwork: Working alongside social workers, other professionals, and community groups requires the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute positively to a team environment.
6. Cultural Competence: An understanding of and sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds and the ability to work respectfully with individuals from different communities.
7. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with clients and fostering positive relationships with colleagues, service users, and external agencies.
8. Resilience and Emotional Stability: The job can be challenging, so maintaining personal well-being and resilience in the face of difficulties is important.
9. Understanding of Social Issues: A basic knowledge of social work principles, policies, and relevant legislation, as well as an awareness of the challenges faced by vulnerable populations.
10. Administrative Skills: Competence in managing paperwork, using databases, and possibly familiarity with IT systems relevant to social work.
Additionally, while formal qualifications may not always be necessary to become a Social Work Assistant, having a relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care can be advantageous. Some roles may also require you to have experience in social care or a related field.
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