Social Work Assistant Bournemouth, England
Job description
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for experienced Social Work Assistant Level II (SWA’s) to join the Drug & Alcohol Safeguarding Team within the Adult Safeguarding Hub.
We are looking for an experienced SWA who is committed and motivated to support individuals within this specialist field. You will be undertaking assessments, assisting with safeguarding enquiries and managing a small caseload with adults experiencing drug and/or alcohol issues. You will work closely with the Homelessness Intervention Team.
Based in Bournemouth you will join an established team of skilled and motivated individuals undertaking high quality person centred enquiries applying appropriate legislation and criteria. You will work closely alongside health colleagues, Police and associated partners.
You will have experience of this service area, safeguarding knowledge and working in a multi-agency team.
If you are looking for a job which is both challenging and rewarding and you would like to become part of a team committed to equality and good practice this may be the job for you.
Training will be provided through formal training opportunities, sharing experiences with others as well as experience gained through practice.
If you have the skills, experience and attributes that we are looking for we would welcome to your application. For further information please contact Service Manager, Suzanne Westwood 01202 817874 or Lawrence Dodd, DAST Team Manager on 01202 128096
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which all of our employees will move on to. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We’re hoping to implement these changes in 2024 and all colleagues joining us will be included in these changes.
