Social Work Assistant Intake and Assessment (Childrens) Barry

Social Work Assistant – Intake and Assessment within Children’s Services – Barry, Vale of Glamorgan (hybrid working). £14.17 per hour + holiday pay accrued on top.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact with professionals, managing telephone, e‑mail and other communication.
• Assess information received from professionals and the public in consultation with Social Workers and supervisors.
• Input data and use IT systems to update the Department’s client record system, contributing to the accuracy of stored information.
• Administrate and facilitate various meetings as requested by Social Workers and supervisors.
• Utilise various systems to provide information and updates for meetings as requested by Social Workers and supervisors.
• Work with Children’s Services Social Workers, partners and other professionals.
• Participate in supervision, training, job shadowing and workshops to fulfil the duties of the post and enhance performance.
• Assist with the facilitation of supervised contact between children and their parents.
• Assist with occasional transport of children to and from meetings they need to attend.
• Facilitate the delivery of documents to families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working in children’s services.
• Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or willing to apply for a DBS.
• Three years of referencing.
• A clean driving licence (access to a car).
• Good general education and willingness to undertake development, including training as required.
• Optionally, a Diploma in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People or equivalent level or above qualification with children/young people.
• No sponsorship provided; please apply only if you meet the criteria.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Two‑weekly payroll.
• Dedicated point of contact during leave.
• Support in Welsh if required.
• PayE and umbrella payroll options available.
• Active supply to local authorities in South/West Wales and South West England.
• Refer a friend scheme.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.

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