Social Work Assistant

Job Title: Agency Social Work Assistant
Location: Cardiff Council
Contract Type: 3 Month Rolling contract
Hours: Full-Time

Salary: £19.31

About the Role:
Cardiff Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Agency Social Work Assistant to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support vulnerable individuals and families across the city, working as part of our dynamic Social Services team. You will contribute to improving the lives of residents by assisting qualified social workers in delivering high-quality support services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist social workers in assessing the needs of service users and developing support plans.
• Provide direct support to individuals and families, promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Liaise with other professionals, agencies, and community resources to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with statutory guidelines.
• Carry out visits and attend meetings as directed by the supervising social worker.
• Help service users navigate available support systems and access appropriate resources.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a social care setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 1-1 support from your consultant
• Twice weekly payroll
• Access to your hub with 100s of discounts

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.