Social Worker

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Kent is seeking qualified Social Workers to join the Ashford Children’s Social Work Team. You will manage a Children & Families caseload with complex cases, conducting assessments, planning and safeguarding work in line with SCCF framework.

The role involves collaboration with statutory and voluntary agencies, accurate recording, and ongoing professional development to meet Social Work England requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with current registration and relevant practice experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex Children & Families caseloads.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Children & Families caseload, including assessments, reviews and welfare reports.
• Attend court proceedings as required and contribute to welfare planning.
• Record accurately using agreed systems and follow SCCF guidance.
• Work with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies to support outcomes.
• Keep up to date with legislation and local policies affecting Looked After Children and Child Protection.

Skills

Caseload management

Interagency collaboration

Record keeping

Court attendance

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 Workers 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 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.