# Social Work Assistant

**Company**: Brent Council
**Location**: London Borough of Brent, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 37,692 - 39,276 per year
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

Make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with disabilities in Brent.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Social Work Assistant to join our Targeted Prevention Hub. This role supports high-risk children and young people referred to the hub, providing rapid access to specialist advice and targeted support.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Work with vulnerable children, young people, and their families, particularly those experiencing multiple disadvantages.

- Understand safeguarding, contextual safeguarding, and issues related to missing children.

- Build positive relationships and engage effectively with young people and families.

- Support casework, complete Return Home Interviews, and maintain accurate records for children who go missing.

- Strong communication and multi-agency working skills are essential.

**Requirements:**

- Experience working with vulnerable children and young people and their families.

- Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant area such as Childcare, Social Work, Education, or Health.

- Proactive, organised, and child-centred approach to supporting interventions and improving outcomes.

**Benefits:**

- 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays.

- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

- Hybrid and flexible working options.

- Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave, and compassionate leave.

- Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

- Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans.

- Travel support, including affordable parking, a Cycle to Work scheme, and onsite facilities.

- Learning and development opportunities.

- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts.

**Salary:** £37,692 - £39,276 per year

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## Skills

### Required
- safeguarding
- contextual safeguarding
- social work
- communication
- multi-agency working

### Nice to have
- childcare
- education
- health

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