Social Work Support Assistant

Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you looking for a rewarding permanent role? We currently have an exciting opportunity for Social Work Support Assistant on a 37 hour contract to join the South East Locality Team in Northumberland, based in Blyth. The practice model used in Northumberland is Signs of Safety, we value and build on the strengths of family networks. You will be supported in developing and using this approach. You will receive regular high quality reflective supervision and management oversight. There is excellent peer support, and you will have access to regular group supervision. We are seeking skilled and experienced individuals for a busy social work team, providing support for children and families. You will assist in carrying out assessments, supporting families in accessing services, completing direct work with parents and children, supervising contact if required. You will participate in case discussions, reviews, and other relevant team activities. The ideal candidate will be motivated, engaging, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Effective in working with professionals from other agencies. Effective time management is essential to manage a caseload with the ability to be flexible and respond to crisis and competing demands being integral to the role. If you are empathetic and passionate to advocate for children and families to ensure they get the best help at the right time, about listening to child and about working in partnership with families and wider networks, then we would like to hear from you. Benefits: Essential car user allowance. Hybrid working model. 26 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 31 after 5 years of service - pro-rata for part-time employees) Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Access to the flexi scheme Salary Sacrifice Scheme Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email [email protected] with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know. Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you looking for a rewarding permanent role? We currently have an exciting opportunity for Social Work Support Assistant on a 37 hour contract to join the South East Locality Team in Northumberland, based in Blyth. The practice model used in Northumberland is Signs of Safety, we value and build on the strengths of family networks. You will be supported in developing and using this approach. You will receive regular high quality reflective supervision and management oversight. There is excellent peer support, and you will have access to regular group supervision. We are seeking skilled and experienced individuals for a busy social work team, providing support for children and families. You will assist in carrying out assessments, supporting families in accessing services, completing direct work with parents and children, supervising contact if required. You will participate in case discussions, reviews, and other relevant team activities. The ideal candidate will be motivated, engaging, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Effective in working with professionals from other agencies. Effective time management is essential to manage a caseload with the ability to be flexible and respond to crisis and competing demands being integral to the role. If you are empathetic and passionate to advocate for children and families to ensure they get the best help at the right time, about listening to child and about working in partnership with families and wider networks, then we would like to hear from you. Benefits: Essential car user allowance. Hybrid working model. 26 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 31 after 5 years of service - pro-rata for part-time employees) Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Access to the flexi scheme Salary Sacrifice Scheme Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email [email protected] with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.