Brighter Futures for Children
Part-time and full-time hours available
Casual contract
About us
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
About the role
As a Social Worker Assistant, you will provide practical and social support for families with additional needs. You will support families with parenting, parental conflict, trauma recovery and other needs as identified by a Social worker. Part of the role will involve supervising court order contact for families where you will promote the rights of vulnerable children & young people and encourage their inclusion in the wider community.
The Social Worker Assistant role will
The Social Worker Assistant is required to:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
For more information and a confidential discussion please contact:
Tracey Daniel on Tracey.Daniel@brighterfuturesforchildren.org or Aleshia LaRose-Jones on Aleshia.LaRose-Jones@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
Closing date: 3 April 2023
Interview date: To be confirmed