Evening Social Worker for Unaccompanied Children

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Kent, trading as Commercial Services Kent Ltd, on behalf of Kent County Council, seeks qualified Social Workers for the Kent Intake Unit in Dover. The role operates in the PM team from 13:30 to 22:00 and focuses on safeguarding unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in care across the county.

You will assess needs, plan actions, and work with statutory and voluntary partners to ensure safe, effective support while maintaining accurate case records and complying with local policy

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with relevant registration and experience in safeguarding.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads involving unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
• Strong assessment, planning, and court-reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in care for the local authority.
• Develop partnerships with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies to facilitate outcomes.
• Complete timely and accurate case recordings and reporting.

Skills

Social work

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Connect2Kent, trading as Commercial Services Kent Ltd, on behalf of Kent County Council, seeks qualified Social Workers for the Kent Intake Unit in Dover. The role operates in the PM team from 13:30 to 22:00 and focuses on safeguarding unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in care across the county.

You will assess needs, plan actions, and work with statutory and voluntary partners to ensure safe, effective support while maintaining accurate case records and complying with local policy