Senior Social Work Practitioner: Child Welfare & Mentorship

Connect2Kent; Dover; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Kent, recruiting on behalf of Kent County Council, is seeking qualified social workers to join the Dover and Deal Children's Social Work Team in Dover. You will manage a caseload of complex cases, assess needs, plan actions and safeguard children and families.

As a Practice Assessor and senior practitioner, you will supervise students, chair meetings, attend court, and contribute to service development while keeping up-to-date with legislation and policy changes to drive higher standards

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registration.
• Experience supervising students/ASYE for social workers.
• Experience in children's social care and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex cases with high risk and needs to a high standard.
• Provide professional social work knowledge, chair complex meetings, assist fieldwork, attend court and conduct case audits.
• Coach and mentor social workers, including those in training.
• Attend court when appropriate to support high profile and sensitive cases.
• Act as Practice Assessor for student placements/ASYE.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure high standards across the council.
• Contribute to service development and lead identified initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of changes in legislation and policy to inform practice.

Skills

Caseload management

Court attendance

Student supervision

Mentoring

Research planning

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Connect2Kent, recruiting on behalf of Kent County Council, is seeking qualified social workers to join the Dover and Deal Children's Social Work Team in Dover. You will manage a caseload of complex cases, assess needs, plan actions and safeguard children and families.

As a Practice Assessor and senior practitioner, you will supervise students, chair meetings, attend court, and contribute to service development while keeping up-to-date with legislation and policy changes to drive higher standards