Social Worker

Connect2Kent; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employment agency is seeking experienced social workers to manage complex caseloads within Kent County Council. The role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the welfare of children and families. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of relevant legislation and experience in social work. The agency offers competitive benefits including relocation support, a retention bonus, and flexible working arrangements, promoting a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Up to £8,000 relocation support

£3,000 retention bonus

£2,000 annual car premium

Flexible working arrangements

Strong professional support

Qualifications

• Proven experience with complex case management in social work.
• Strong understanding of legislation and local policies relevant to social care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders in children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Children & Families caseload with complex and diverse cases.
• Initiate partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
• Record accurate information using agreed systems.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation related to child welfare.

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.

Why Kent?

Experience a fantastic lifestyle in a beautiful part of the country, with coastal scenery, vibrant towns, excellent transport links, and countless attractions right on your doorstep.

What Kent County Council Offers:

• Up to £8,000 relocation support
• £3,000 retention bonus
• £2,000 annual car premium
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong professional support, training, and career progression

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.