Location: Seaham, County Durham (with flexibility to work from other offices across the Durham area)
Contract: Initial 3 months, with possibility of extension
Working Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Are you passionate about supporting children and families?
Do you have experience working directly with children and want to make a real difference in their lives?
We are currently seeking a committed and compassionate Social Work Assistant to join a dedicated team working to support children and young people in care. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining important family connections and helping children understand their life stories.
🔹 About the Role:
- Supervise family time between children in care and their family members, ensuring safe, structured, and meaningful interactions.
- Provide administrative support to the wider social work team, including:
- Completing Strengths and Difficulty Questionnaires (SDQs) with carers.
- Updating children's dental and health records on internal systems.
- Complete life story work with children, supporting them to understand their personal histories and journeys.
- Experience working directly with children in a professional setting is essential.
- Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
- A compassionate, patient, and flexible approach to working with families.
- You must be a car driver with access to a vehicle, as travel across the County Durham area will be required.
- A fulfilling role with a clear and positive impact on children’s lives.
- Supportive team environment and access to regular supervision.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Flexibility to work from various office locations across the region.
👉 Apply today and help us make a lasting difference.
📞 Interested in Applying?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, get in touch today!
Contact Emily at Service Care Solutions:
📧 emily.bentley@servicecare.org.uk
📞 01772 208964
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