Social Work Assistant
- Cardiff
- Permanent
- Full-time
You will work closely with Social Workers to support kinship carers and foster carers, helping ensure children and young people receive the best possible care. This will include practical support, administrative tasks, and direct engagement with carers and families.Key Responsibilities:Assist with visits to carers, families, and placementsSupport with gathering and recording information for assessmentsCoordinate meetings, take notes, and maintain accurate recordsLiaise with carers, children, and professionals to support care plansProvide practical support to enable positive outcomes for childrenWhat we're looking for:Experience working with children, families, or within fostering/kinship careStrong communication and organisational skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamUnderstanding of safeguarding principlesDriver with access to a car (desirable)What's on offer:Competitive agency ratesFlexible working arrangementsOpportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and carersSupportive and friendly team environmentRandstad 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.