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Social Work Assistant
**Join Our Team as a Social Work Assistant in Ballymena, Northern Ireland!**
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families? Randstad is seeking a dedicated Social Work Assistant to join our team in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. As a valued member of our Children and Young People's Services Division, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the welfare and support of vulnerable individuals in our community.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay: £12.86 per hour
- Stable schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
- Opportunity for professional growth and development through ongoing training and supervision
- Fulfilling work that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to collaborate with professionals in various disciplines
- Paid training & ELearning
- Enhanced holiday package
- Access to high street retail & leisure discounts
Responsibilities:
As a Social Work Assistant, you will:
- Work closely with social work managers to provide high-quality services to children and families.
- Assist in implementing support, protection, and care plans under the guidance of senior staff.
- Contribute to the overall assessment process of cases, ensuring the needs of children and families are met effectively.
- Coordinate and deliver services to support children and families, including attending Trust meetings and contributing to reports.
- Uphold professional standards and adhere to NISCC codes of conduct, ensuring the delivery of best practices in all aspects of your work.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grades A-C)
- At least 3 years of experience in a social care role
- Registration with NISCC on the Social Care Register
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong initiative and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen and respond sensitively to the needs of service users & young people
- Be willing to undergo an Enhanced Access NI check
- Provide up to date immunization records including MMR for the completion of a full occupational health review
- Drivers licence highly desitrable
If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for social work and a commitment to improving the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to provide quality care and support to those who need it most.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Randstad!
If you are interested please click the Apply button . You can send your CV to and call on 028 9592 0269 and ask for Cindy .
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
