Job Description
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.
