Social Work Assistant Jobs | Seven Social Care

The role of a social work assistant is to deliver the support many vulnerable groups need. Working under the supervision of a qualified social worker, you will provide hands-on support to:

Older people
People with mental health problems
People with physical or learning disabilities
Families under stress
Children at risk

This can include but is not limited to:

Contacting clients and arranging appointments
Carrying out routine visits to assess clients’ needs
Liaising with other agencies and following up enquiries
Creating care plans
Writing reports
Keeping up with the relevant legislation

What are the Entry Requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for social work assistant jobs, although you will increase your chances of finding a job if you have some relevant voluntary or paid experience in a caring role.

Along with experience, there are a number of vocational qualifications that will help you find work in this sector, such as a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or a Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care. For any job working with children or vulnerable adults, you will also need to pass the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service background checks.

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