Social Work Assistant

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottingham to assist with the appointment of a Social Work Assistant, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.,

• To work to deliver the targets set down in the service and team business plan


• To deliver structured family and parenting interventions to children, young people, parents, carers and families in line with service guidance


• To keep timely and accurate records of work, including running records and the entry of data as specified


• To attend Multi agency meetings


• To communicate effectively with allocated lead professionals
  
  To hold 5 GCSEs at level A-C (including English) or equivalent


• An understanding of child development, effective parenting and attachment theory


• Full driving licence (unless registered disabled)


• A minimum of two years experience of working with children, young people and their families (either paid or voluntary)


• Experience of delivering groupwork in a variety of settings


• Experience of managing challenging situations