Social Worker

Connect2Kent; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Kent, on behalf of Kent County Council, is seeking qualified Social Workers to join the Ashford Children’s Social Work Team. You will manage a Children & Families caseload across varying levels of complexity, conducting assessments, planning and safeguarding actions to promote welfare for children and families.

The role follows the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF) and requires accurate recording of information.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Children & Families caseload including complex and diverse cases, with assessments, reviews and welfare reports.
• Attend court and ensure actions align with the Social Care Capability Framework.
• Develop partnerships with statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies and carers to facilitate outcomes.
• Record accurate information using agreed systems.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation and local policies (Looked After Children, Child Protection) and apply SCCF requirements.
• Attend training to ensure compliance with Social Work England and SCCF.

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 Ashford Children's Social Work Team based in Ashford 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.
• Attend training courses and other development opportunities as agreed with line manager to ensure compliance with Social Work England and SCCF requirements

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