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Social Work Assistant Childrens

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST9 0ET, England

Salary

£19.39 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Stoke-on-Trent City Council is hiring a Social Work Assistant for their Children’s Social Care team, offering a pay rate of £19.39 per hour.
  • The position is full-time at 37 hours per week, with an initial contract of 3 months and potential for extension.
  • Candidates should have experience working directly with children and families, along with a Level 3 qualification or willingness to pursue one.
  • Key responsibilities include providing direct support, coordinating Child in Need meetings, and contributing to assessments and reports.
  • This role involves hybrid working, primarily office-based, and requires a flexible approach to ensure the well-being of children and families.
Social Work Assistant – Children & Families ?? Location: Stoke-on-Trent?? Pay: £19.39 per hour?? Hours: Full-time, 37 hours/week (Mon–Fri)?? Contract: Initial 3 months (with strong potential to extend)�? Hybrid Working: This is hybrid with some opportunity working from home but majority of the role will be working directly with families and office based due to nature of workAre you passionate about supporting children and families?Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an experienced Social Work Assistant to join their Children’s Social Care team, supporting the delivery of high-quality services to children, young people and their families.You’ll play a vital role in helping social workers carry out assessments, implement care plans, and deliver meaningful interventions. This includes direct work with children, family support, contributing to statutory assessments, chairing Child in Need meetings, and working closely with partner agencies.?? Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct support work to children and families
  • Co-ordinate and chair Child in Need (S17) meetings
  • Assist in assessments, including parenting and risk assessments
  • Supervise family contact sessions where required
  • Contribute to reports, plans, and attend court if needed
  • Engage in team meetings and case planning processes
  • Ensure children’s safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes are at the centre of your work
?? We’re looking for someone with:
  • Experience working directly with children and families
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, the Children Act, and child protection legislation
  • Excellent communication, report writing and IT skills
  • A Level 3 qualification in working with children, or willingness to work towards it
  • A full UK driving licence or ability to travel across the city
  • A flexible, reflective, and child-centred approach
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team with access to strong supervision, training, and development.If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on or send your CV to .uk.Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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