Social Work Assistant

Location: Oakleaf, Northampton

Hours: 30 hour per week 

Salary: £14.06 per hour

The Oakleaf Group is firmly established as one of the leading providers of rehabilitation services for men who have a brain injury or who suffer from other neurological conditions. 

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Social Work Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will support our qualified social worker in delivering high- quality person centred care and support to individuals with brain injuries.

The role involves working closely with residents, their families, external funders and professionals, and Oakleaf’s multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication, and smooth transitions in and out of the service.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for care and desire to support individuals and fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Allocated tasks given by the Social Worker.
• Support residents and families throughout the rehabilitation journey, ensuring their social needs and concerns are heard and addressed. Guiding them through the care pathways that are available upon discharge.
• Supporting residents or family members with advice or practical action in regards to benefits or housing applications.
• Supporting residents to access their finances e.g. visit to the bank or supporting them to call their bank or benefit provider.

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with residents, families, professionals, and external funders

Rewards & Benefits:

• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career
• Free DBS Check
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

Who we are!

The CareTech Group; established in 1993, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 550 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.  

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. 

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn’t require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.