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Social Work Assistant / Contact Worker

Social Work Assistant / Contact Worker

Job Overview

As an important member of a broader Family and Childcare Social Work team, a Social Work Assistant / Contact Worker provides supervised contact services for children and families known to Children’s Services.

We are recruiting for 2 roles based in West Belfast. These roles are long term, ongoing temporary assignment…Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Your role will involve:

  • Transporting children and young people to visits with parents and to supervise when required.
  • Supporting birth and foster parents to engage in appropriate contact and family support activities.
  • Providing a wide range of support services to families and children

You will have:

  • Current NI Social Care Council (NISCC) registration
  • Recent relevant experience of working with children, young people and/or families
  • NVQ Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent qualifications
  • Full driving licence and access to a car for business purposes

This role is subject to a clear ACCESSNI Enhanced Vetting Check to ensure the applicant can work in REGULATED ACTIVITY. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to an applicant obtaining a position.

If you are interested in this role, or are looking for more information then please apply and we will contact you to discuss.

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