Social Work Assistant: Care-at-Home Assessments & Review

South Lanarkshire Council; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in East Kilbride seeks a full-time Social Work Assistant (Assessment and Review) to support the Care at Home team. This role involves ensuring compliance with care standards, conducting assessments, and delivering services to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals. Applicants should have relevant social work qualifications and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £36,425 - £37,465 per year, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage client expectations while delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience working as part of a team to achieve common goals.
• Ability to assess and review the needs of service users.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely assessment and review of service users.
• Mitigate risks to service users and ensure their health and wellbeing.
• Work with community planning partners and provide care support to vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Assessment skills

Care Management

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

A local government authority in East Kilbride seeks a full-time Social Work Assistant (Assessment and Review) to support the Care at Home team. This role involves ensuring compliance with care standards, conducting assessments, and delivering services to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals. Applicants should have relevant social work qualifications and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £36,425 - £37,465 per year, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.