We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Social Work Assistant, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £15.43 - £19.30 per hour

Summary:

• Assisting adults (with learning disabilities) to resolve major difficulties in their lives and to live as independently as possible, supporting those we work with to achieve their goals
• Providing a direct service to adults with learning disabilities and their families/carers in line with the relevant legislation, council policy and procedures
• Working positively with other agencies such as health, third sector, housing and police where needed, to ensure an appropriate multi agency approach and to support people to speak for themselves

Responsibilities:

• To work in partnership with individuals, and involved networks to help them identify strengths, needs and outcomes
• To support individuals to maximise their independence and coping skills
• To undertake assessments including wellbeing assessments and risk assessments with individuals and their networks, whilst considering outcomes, available resources, policy and legislation
• To undertake non-complex capacity assessments
• To make recommendations regarding packages of care to meet identified needs, considering the flexible use of all available resources to meet identified needs

Qualifications:

• GSCEs including maths & English,
• Post GCSE level Qualification

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and autism
• Understanding of the social model of disability

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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