Qualified Social Worker (QSW) – Long Term Team

Dissi; Ramsgate; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for their Long Term Team in Ramsgate. The role involves managing cases for children in care, ensuring their needs are met and supporting them towards permanency. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in child protection and case management, with a commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in long-term care planning and child protection.
• Strong understanding of legislation related to children in care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of children in care.
• Work to secure long-term placements for children.
• Liaise with other professionals to ensure coordinated support.

Skills

Case Management

Excellent Communication

Organisational Skills

Knowledge of Child Protection

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Education

Social Work Qualification

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Job Title: Qualified Social Worker (QSW) - Long Term Team


Location: Aberdeen House, Ramsgate CT11 9ST

Rate: Up to £38 per hour

Hybrid Working: Hybrid model available - flexibility to work from home or in the office

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Long Term Team based in Ramsgate, Kent. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for providing ongoing support and intervention for children and families in the long-term care system. You will work with children in care, ensuring their needs are met and that they are supported towards permanence, including through fostering, adoption, or other long-term care arrangements.

The successful candidate will have experience working with looked-after children, be passionate about child protection, and committed to ensuring children and young people experience stability, safety, and the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a complex caseload of children in care, ensuring all interventions and plans are in line with the child’s needs and statutory requirements.
• Long-Term Planning: Work to secure long-term placements or permanency for children, including fostering, adoption, and Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs).
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise with other professionals, agencies, and families to ensure coordinated support and delivery of services.
• Assessments & Reviews: Carry out comprehensive assessments and reviews of children in care, ensuring regular and up-to-date reports are provided for case reviews, court hearings, and other relevant meetings.
• Supervision & Support: Provide regular supervision to the child’s carers, ensuring appropriate safeguarding practices are in place and that children’s needs are being met.
• Adherence to Legislation: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, court orders, and relevant legislation, and contribute to the development of care plans and risk assessments.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Social Work Qualification: Must be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Experience: Experience in long-term care planning, child protection, and case management within the public sector or a similar setting.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of relevant legislation and frameworks related to children in care, including the Children Act and statutory guidance.
• Case Management Skills: Proven ability to manage a caseload, produce high-quality assessments, and develop plans to support children’s needs.
• Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present cases in court.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines effectively.
• Flexible and Committed: A proactive and flexible approach to work with a strong commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children.
  
  

How to Apply:

If you’re a passionate and qualified social worker with experience in long-term care, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience

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