Children's Social Work Assistant - Leeds

Children's Social Work Assistant - Leeds 

Are you a passionate, dedicated Social Work Assistant looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Social Work Assistant to join a team based in Leeds.  

Umbrella Rate: £16.81 per hour 

Duration: 3 months initially 

Hours:Monday to Friday, 37 hrs/week – Office based 

Social Work Assistant role: Full JD Available

Support the area teams with all aspects of child and family social work
Direct work with children and families
Supervision of family time between looked after children and their birth families/ carers
Transporting children where necessary
Identifying an referring for support
Immediately raise any concerns you may have
Make notes of the family time and write reports
Provide support to parents where necessary on things such as child development/ general parenting
Support with practical tasks such as identifying an referring for support and budgeting
Routine visits to assess needs
Contacting agencies and clients for support and setting up appointments
Maintain up to date records
Attend meetings and reviews where necessary
Essential Requirements

UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
Experience working with and supporting vulnerable children and families in need
Experience of producing reports and written observations
Knowledge of key legislation relevant to social care work
Knowledge of the functions of a health and social care department
Must be able to work well as a team
Must be flexible
Enhanced Child DBS registered to the update service
We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Social Work Assistant friends or colleagues.

If you are a Social Work Assistant and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on (phone number removed) and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on,  

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer