Social Work Assistant

Social Work Assistant – Multiple Roles Available Children’s Social Care | Children & Family Services

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people and families?

We are currently recruiting multiple Social Work Assistants to join a dynamic and supportive Children’s Social Care service. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in supporting frontline social work teams and delivering meaningful, outcome-focused interventions.

The Role As a Social Work Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of delivering high-quality support to children, young people and families where it matters most.

Working across a range of service areas including:

• Children’s Support & Safeguarding
• Children with Disabilities
• Children in Care
• Fostering & Adoption
• Next Steps Services

You’ll provide both direct support to families and practical assistance to Social Workers, helping to ensure that children are safe, supported and able to thrive.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same – ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, impactful environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of statutory social work duties and care planning
• Undertake direct work with children, young people and families
• Hold and manage Section 17 (Child in Need) cases where appropriate
• Coordinate plans, chair Child in Need meetings and review progress
• Contribute to assessments, including parenting, risk and single assessments
• Provide practical, hands-on family support and model positive behaviours
• Support children through life story work and intervention-based activities
• Supervise and facilitate family contact sessions
• Undertake Private Fostering Assessments and statutory visits
• Contribute to reports, reviews, case conferences and planning meetings
• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records
• Work collaboratively within a pod/team structure, contributing to shared decision-making

About You We’re looking for individuals who are committed, resilient and child-focused, with a genuine passion for safeguarding and improving outcomes.

You will have:

• Experience of direct work with children and families
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• The ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries
• Confidence to appropriately challenge and support families and professionals
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• A collaborative approach and commitment to team working

Essential Requirements:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards)
• Ability to travel across the service area

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work across multiple specialist teams
• Gain invaluable experience within statutory children’s services
• Be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment
• Make a genuine, lasting impact on children’s lives

Interested? If you’re ready to take the next step in your social care career and be part of a service that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

? Apply now or contact: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk