Social Work Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £15.10 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Brackenberry Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | RQ1584509 |
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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Social Work Assistant, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £15.10 - £19.92 per hour
Summary:
Cardiff Childrens Services are seeking several Social Work Assistants to support our Fostering and Kinship teams, working alongside experienced Social Workers, the Principal Social Worker (PSW), and Team Managers. You will assist with the delivery of high-quality services for children, young people, and their families, taking responsibility for a small caseload where required. The role will involve direct work with children, carers, and partner agencies to ensure effective support, safeguarding, and placement stability.
Applicants with relevant qualifications or experience in youth work, speech and language, occupational therapy, counselling, or delivering CBT/DBT skills will be considered for a premium hourly rate.
Responsibilities:
Assist Social Workers in case management, including maintaining a small caseload where necessary.
Support the assessment, supervision, and review of fostering and kinship placements.
Arrange, monitor, and review services in line with individual care and support plans.
Provide practical help, advice, and emotional support to children, families, and carers.
Liaise effectively with other professionals, agencies, and voluntary organisations.
Qualifications:
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
Experience:
Experience of working directly with children, young people, or vulnerable families.
Understanding of safeguarding principles and relevant social care procedures.
Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency teams.
Requirements:
Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Full, valid UK driving licence and sole access to a vehicle during working hours.
Willingness to undertake appropriate training.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS
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 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. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#RQ1584509
Rate of Pay: £15.10 - £19.92 per hour
Summary:
Cardiff Childrens Services are seeking several Social Work Assistants to support our Fostering and Kinship teams, working alongside experienced Social Workers, the Principal Social Worker (PSW), and Team Managers. You will assist with the delivery of high-quality services for children, young people, and their families, taking responsibility for a small caseload where required. The role will involve direct work with children, carers, and partner agencies to ensure effective support, safeguarding, and placement stability.
Applicants with relevant qualifications or experience in youth work, speech and language, occupational therapy, counselling, or delivering CBT/DBT skills will be considered for a premium hourly rate.
Responsibilities:
Assist Social Workers in case management, including maintaining a small caseload where necessary.
Support the assessment, supervision, and review of fostering and kinship placements.
Arrange, monitor, and review services in line with individual care and support plans.
Provide practical help, advice, and emotional support to children, families, and carers.
Liaise effectively with other professionals, agencies, and voluntary organisations.
Qualifications:
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
Experience:
Experience of working directly with children, young people, or vulnerable families.
Understanding of safeguarding principles and relevant social care procedures.
Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency teams.
Requirements:
Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Full, valid UK driving licence and sole access to a vehicle during working hours.
Willingness to undertake appropriate training.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS
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 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. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#RQ1584509