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Band 4 Social Work Assistant at VANRATH

Position Band 4 Social Work Assistant
Posted 14 Aug 2026
Expired 13 Sep 2026
Company VANRATH
Location Omagh | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from VANRATH for the position of Band 4 Social Work Assistant. If the Band 4 Social Work Assistant vacancy in Omagh matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Vanrath are recruiting for a Band 4 Social Work Assistant on behalf of a large public sector company in Omagh on a temporary basis.

What's in it for you?

  • Full time Mon to Fr 9am to 5pm
  • Temporary up to 3 months initially
  • Band 4 £14.06ph

About your next employer
The Social Work Assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting social work managers in the provision of quality social work services to children and families. He/She will undertake tasks allocated by the Social Work Team Manager to support social workers in the discharge of their duties. These teams could include, but not restricted to, Gateway, Family Intervention or Looked after Children Teams. The Social Work Assistant will also be expected to ensure continuing professional development through training, supervision and learning in line with NISCC registration requirements.
What you'll do
Direct Practice with Children and Families

  • Undertake work with children and/or parents/carers as directed by the Social Work Manager, Senior Social Work Practitioner or Social Worker in keeping with any support/protection/care plan and in their family support cases.
  • Undertake the arrangements and/or assist with the delivery of services, assessed by social work staff as being needed to support children and families. This will include direct work with children and families.
  • Complete delegated tasks such as co-ordinating family support, diversionary and respite services, sourcing appropriate family support services and other resources.
  • Assist social workers setting up and facilitating family support/case planning meetings.
  • Collate essential information about children and families that will assist social work staff to assess their circumstances and needs.
  • Assist young people and/or parents with practical tasks including budgeting and essential form filling as necessary.
  • Provide general information about services and sign-post to more appropriate services as required.

Governance and Reporting Responsibility

  • To report all identified child protection concerns or other areas of concern or risk identified in the course of any work with children and families.
  • Liaise with other agencies in multi-disciplinary work, under the direction of social work staff or the social work team manager.
  • Maintain clear records of all work undertaken.
  • Provide written reports of any tasks delegated by social workers or allocated by the Social Work Team Manager/Senior Social Work Practitioner.
  • Participate in the supervision process with the Social Work Team Manager/Senior Social Work Practitioner

About you
NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in a care-related subject* or an educational related subject and 1 years' experience of working with families / children in a formal setting, where the work was regular.
OR
NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 2 in a care-related subject* or an educational related subject and 2 years' experience of working with families / children in a formal setting, where the work was regular
OR
4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) and 3 years' experience of working with families / children in a formal setting, where the work was regular.
*For those who do not hold Level 3, should be willing to complete Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Support

  • Currently hold or be eligible for immediate registration with the NISCC on the Social Care part of the register
  • Hold a current full driving licence


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To apply today contact Leanne Garrett in the strictest confidence.


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Job Info:

  • Company: VANRATH
  • Position: Band 4 Social Work Assistant
  • Work Location: Omagh
  • Country: GB

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