Social Work Assistant

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.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Social Work Assistant to join our Targeted Prevention Hub. This is a pivotal role to support the highest risk children and young people referred to the Targeted Prevention Hub. The Targeted Prevention Hub (TPH) is an integrated multi-disciplinary service within Children and Young People’s Community Development (CYPCD), established in June 2025 as part of Brent’s Early Help and Social Care redesign.

Operating within the wider Youth and Youth Justice Service, TPH provides professionals with rapid access to specialist advice, guidance, and targeted support to address emerging concerns before they elevate. With a strong focus on prevention, early intervention, and contextual safeguarding, the service brings together expertise in Contextual Safeguarding, Youth Services, and Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) to support children, young people, and families.

By working collaboratively with lead professionals and partner agencies, TPH helps reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and improve outcomes while minimising the need for more intensive statutory interventions.

Do you have significant experience of direct work with families who are experiencing multiple disadvantages?

Do you have an interest in children and young people who go missing?

Are you persistent in your approach to achieving positive outcomes for children and their families?

Do you have extensive experience in a relevant field or 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.

• Someone with experience working with vulnerable children and young people and their families.
• Understanding of safeguarding, contextual safeguarding, and missing children.
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage effectively with young people and families.
• Confidence supporting casework, completing Return Home Interviews, and maintaining accurate records for children who go missing.
• Strong communication and multi-agency working skills.
• Qualification in childcare e.g. NNEB, NVQ Level 3, Access to Social Care NVQ Level with evidence of competencies of English and Maths’.
• A proactive, organised, and child-centred approach to supporting interventions and improving outcomes.

We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
• Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial…