Experienced Social Worker

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent Ltd; Margate; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Kent is recruiting on behalf of Kent County Council for qualified Social Workers to join the Assessment and Duty Team in Broadstairs. The role focuses on managing a diverse Children & Families caseload, safeguarding children, planning and evaluating actions to promote welfare, and working in line with the SCCF framework.

The post requires strong assessment, partnership working with agencies, accurate recording, and up-to-date knowledge of legislation relating to Looked After Children and

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registration and relevant safeguarding experience.
• Experience working with Children & Families and court processes is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Children & Families caseload with assessments, welfare planning and court attendance.
• Develop close working partnerships with statutory and private sector agencies and carers.
• Record accurate information using agreed systems and maintain up-to-date case notes.
• Keep informed on legislation and local policies for Looked After Children and Child Protection.

Skills

Caseload mgmt

Stakeholder engagement

Legal knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact.

We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Assessment and Duty Team based in Broadstairs If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions.

Purpose of the Job:

Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF).

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder.
• Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate good outcomes for children and their families.
• Complete effective and timely recording of accurate information using agreed systems.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of legislation, local policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery.

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates