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Social Work Assistant - LAC - Nottingham
Job Description
This company is seeking a Social Work Assistant to join their team in Nottingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting social workers in providing support to Looked After Children (LAC).
The Social Work Assistant will work alongside social workers to help young people in care achieve their full potential. This will involve carrying out assessments, creating care plans, and providing practical and emotional support to LAC and their families.
The role requires a compassionate and caring individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The Social Work Assistant will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by LAC.
Rate
£14.24ph
Key Responsibilities
Assist social workers in providing support to Looked After Children
Carry out assessments and create care plans
Provide practical and emotional support to LAC and their families
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies
Attend meetings and reviews as required
Requirements
Experience working with Looked After Children or vulnerable young people
A relevant qualification in social care or a related field
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work well under pressure and manage a busy workload
A strong understanding of the challenges faced by Looked After Children
Benefits
Competitive salary
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Opportunities of perm working
Apply Now
If you are a compassionate and caring individual with experience working with Looked After Children or vulnerable young people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. To apply please call (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)