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belfast, northern ireland
£14.06 - £21.08 per hour, Premium overtime, enhanced holidays
temporary

specialism
social care
sub specialism
social care
reference number
PR-1531314

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Are you an NISCC-registered professional with hands-on experience supporting children and families?

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Social Work Assistants to join our team for positions throughout Belfast and the surrounding areas. In this role, you will work alongside qualified Social Workers to deliver essential support, practical guidance, and family care plans, making a tangible difference in the lives of local children and young people.

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What We Offer

Competitive salary: £14.06 - £21.08 per hour.
Weekly pay with premium overtime rates and enhanced mileage allowance.
Holiday package up to 39 days.
Comprehensive, fully funded training (eLearning and face-to-face).
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and financial assistance.
Access to retail and leisure discounts and an uncapped referral scheme.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver practical family support plans, advising parents on routines, behaviour, and budgeting.
Arrange and supervise family contact sessions, managing transport and all associated documentation.
Gather family information to directly contribute to formal social work care assessments.
Coordinate access to local community resources, respite, and family support services.
Maintain clear, accurate records and report any child protection or risk concerns immediately.

Qualifications and Requirements

6-12 months of previous paid social care experience.
Current registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
Fully up-to-date immunisations, including Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
Proven ability to prioritise a varied caseload and build professional rapport with service users.
Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role)

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.

Are you an NISCC-registered professional with hands-on experience supporting children and families?

What We Offer

Competitive salary: £14.06 - £21.08 per hour.
Weekly pay with premium overtime rates and enhanced mileage allowance.
Holiday package up to 39 days.
Comprehensive, fully funded training (eLearning and face-to-face).
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and financial assistance.
Access to retail and leisure discounts and an uncapped referral scheme.
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Key Responsibilities

Deliver practical family support plans, advising parents on routines, behaviour, and budgeting.
Arrange and supervise family contact sessions, managing transport and all associated documentation.
Gather family information to directly contribute to formal social work care assessments.
Coordinate access to local community resources, respite, and family support services.
Maintain clear, accurate records and report any child protection or risk concerns immediately.

Qualifications and Requirements

6-12 months of previous paid social care experience.
Current registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
Fully up-to-date immunisations, including Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
Proven ability to prioritise a varied caseload and build professional rapport with service users.
Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role)

experience
Children services
skills
be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,caring,empathy,non-judgemental,passionate,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc),time management,understanding
qualifications
college
education
NVQ 2 in health and social care,NVQ 3 in health an

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