Social Work Assistant x2

37 hours per week

We are looking for 2 Social Work Assistants to join our Wellbeing & Access Hub, the first point of contact for adults and carers accessing support.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work alongside Outreach, Carers IW and Occupational Therapy colleagues to help people access timely advice, short-term support and reablement services, reducing the need for long-term care.

You will take referrals, complete assessments under the Care Act, carry out visits and offer practical information, advice and signposting. Your work will promote independence, choice and wellbeing, while also supporting carers and families, including completing Carers Assessments where needed. You will contribute to safeguarding practice, attend discharge planning meetings and maintain clear, accurate records.

In return, you’ll join a supportive organisation that values strong leadership, reflective supervision and work–life balance. You’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and confidence in a team that is committed to delivering high-quality support to the people of the Island.

We are looking for someone who works well as part of a team, thinks critically about your practice and is committed to helping people live the best lives possible. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about strengths-based, person-centred practice we would welcome your application.

You will be suitably qualified with up-to-date professional registration and have a good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and data protection requirements.

Occasional participation in the Out of Hours stand-by rota may be required.

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.