Senior Practitioner

Connect2Kent; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for social work roles in Ramsgate is seeking a Locum Senior Practitioner. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in social work, specifically with complex cases. Responsibilities include managing a Children & Families caseload and collaborating with various agencies. The agency is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as a Qualified Social Worker.
• Current eligibility to work in the UK and relevant professional registration.
• Experience in a Looked After Children, Children in Need or Child Protection context.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Children & Families caseload with complex cases.
• Initiate partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Complete accurate information recording using agreed systems.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation and local procedures.

Skills

Communication

Case Management

Collaboration with agencies

Job description

Overview

Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work positions, both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council is Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently seeking a Locum Senior Practitioner to join the Long Term team based in Ramsgate. At least 3 years experience as a Qualified Social Worker is required.

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.

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience as a Qualified Social Worker.
• Current eligibility to work in the UK and relevant professional registration.
• Experience in a Looked After Children, Children in Need or Child Protection context is implied by responsibilities.

About Connect2Kent

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.