Social Work Assistant – Cardiff Contract

Duties and Responsibilities

To arrange and monitor appropriate services in line with individual care plans.
To provide advice and practical help.
To liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies.
To complete annual care plan reviews and or reassessments.
To participate in team meetings and duty rotas.
To undertake these duties in line with Council Policies and Procedures.
To undertake training and self-development and to contribute to this process in others.

Corporate Requirements

To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.

As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.

Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.

Knowledge and Experience

Experience of working with older people and adults with a physical disability through direct contact in a working environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to make relationships with se5rvice users and carers.
Administrative ability
Good communication skills
Organisational skills
Understanding of the needs of elderly and or disabled people.
Willingness to undertake appropriate training courses.
Empowerment of disabled and or elderly people and their carers.
Understanding of the needs of elderly and or disabled people.
Willingness to undertake appropriate training courses.
Empowerment of disabled and or elderly people and their carers.

Desirable

Full Valid Driving Licence
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or 4 in Social Care
Experience of working with staff from a wide variety of agencies.
Experience of working within a hospital setting