Social Work Assistant

We are rated GOOD by Ofsted & OUTSTANDING with Services for Young People Leaving Care!

Our Social Care workforce provides services to children, young people and their families day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of people within the community. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our Children's workforce is demonstrated every day.

We are seeking applicants for a Social Work Assistant role from individuals seeking a rewarding role within Children's Services.

You will provide assistance to qualified Social Workers, helping, protecting, and supporting families subject to statutory procedures within Children's Social Care services. This includes:

• Assisting our social workers in "Being Brilliant at the Basics"
• Making and sustaining good relationships with children and families to help them achieve change and positive outcomes.
• Assisting Social Workers with assessments, direct work with families, involvement with intervention plans and a whole range of tasks that make a real difference to children.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to utilise existing skills and develop new ones. You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us. For some this could be support to train to be a qualified Social Worker.

The posts include some home working but will require you to regularly attend the St Helens office and travel around the St Helens and surrounding areas. Flexibility is required to meet family's needs.

St Helens is a great place to work so why not visit our Children's Services web page https://socialcarerecruitment.sthelens.gov.uk/ to see what our colleagues have to say and discover our full range of in work benefits.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

Social Work Assistant posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure Posts are hybrid, with some home working. You will be required to be based at our offices and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training & progression & staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.Equality & DiversityWe encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments during selection.All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan PrinciplesWe reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.Share this vacancy with friends and family via your socials below.