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Social Work Assistant Job Description

Who You Are

You are a compassionate individual committed to supporting adult services. With experience in working with older people and adults with physical disabilities, you are ready to integrate into an established and supportive team. You understand the importance of fostering respect and understanding with service users and carers and are motivated by helping others. Your background in educational qualifications, equivalent to GCSE standards and potentially holding an NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or 4 in Social Care, provides you with a strong foundation for this role.

What the Job Involves

As a Social Work Assistant based at County Hall, you will work under the guidance of the Team Manager to deliver essential services within the Adult Services Review Team. Your primary duties will include arranging and monitoring services in accordance with individual care plans, offering practical help and advice, liaising with various agencies, and conducting annual reviews of care plans. Participation in team meetings, training, and adherence to council policies is expected. While primarily based in the office, occasional visits to service users may be required to fulfill the role's demands.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and administrative abilities
• Understanding the needs of elderly and/or disabled people
• Commitment to equality of opportunity
• Full valid driving license and access to a vehicle during working hours
• Experience with youth services, speech and language, occupational therapy, or counseling is advantageous