Social Work Assistant
London Borough of Brent
Salary range: £37 692- £39 276 p.a. incl. London weighting (plus fantastic benefits!)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, Brent is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of economic, environmental, ethnic and social makeup. Our long history of cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing an ambitious transformation agenda to improve the lives of local families—this is an exciting time to join us.
MASH is the first point of contact for partner agencies and the community when they have safeguarding concerns for children and young people. Our MASH team work closely with co – located partners and agencies to identify and assess the risks and needs of children at the earliest possible opportunity.
The teams include a range of skilled staff and social workers who are friendly and confident professionals, who can work collaboratively to very tight deadlines and ensure the child’s needs are paramount and their voice is evident throughout
Do you have significant experience of direct work with families who are experiencing multiple disadvantages?
Are you persistent in your approach to achieving positive outcomes for children and their families?
Do you have a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant area of work such as Childcare, Social Work, Education or Health?
If so, and you are committed to transforming the lives of the most vulnerable families in Brent, we welcome your application.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Child centred, empathetic and genuinely passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Organised and reliable, able to prioritise competing tasks and work calmly under pressure.
• A strong communicator who can build rapport with families and present information clearly and sensitively.
• Analytical and curious, able to observe, record and escalate concerns appropriately.
• A collaborative team player, committed to working across agencies and supporting social work colleagues.
• Adaptable, with a positive approach to learning, reflection, and professional growth.
We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:
- Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
- Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
- Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.