Social Worker

Connect2Socialwork; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social employment agency is seeking a Senior Practitioner for an adolescent support team in Ashford. The role involves carrying complex cases, supporting young people, and providing guidance to less experienced staff. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Social Work and SWE registration. Competitive pay up to £38 per hour, with additional benefits including a referral bonus and a reliable payroll system.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Referral programme

Work from home

Qualifications

• Registered with the Social Work England.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Team Manager when necessary.
• Carry complex cases and complete assessments.
• Support young people at risk of homelessness.
• Chair Child in Need meetings and coordinate multi-agency risk meetings.

Skills

SWE Registration

Post-qualified experience

Drive and access to a car

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Pay: £35.00-£38.00 per hour

Connect2Socialwork are supporting a vacancy based within Kent County Council. This is for a social worker opportunity based in the adolescent support team, Ashford. This is a great new opportunity paying up to £38 per hour for the right candidate.

Job Purpose

To undertake a range of statutory duties in accordance with the Children Act 1989, focussing on children in need of support and protection. Working as a Senior Practitioner you will provide supervision, guidance and challenge to less experienced workers, promoting good practice, good performance and a shared responsibility for the wider safeguarding agenda through the provision of quality social work interventions and effective liaison with local partners.

Main duties and responsibilities

• You will deputise for the Team Manager and / or represent the Adolescent Service at key partnership forums.
• You will carry a number of complex cases, completing assessments of need, planning appropriate resources and monitoring and reviewing plans in line with the policy framework.
• You will work closely with 16/17yr old young people who present as homeless and rapidly respond to ensure early and effective intervention to prevent homelessness.
• You will be responsible for chairing Child in Need meetings, Co-ordinating multi agency risk meetings, completing Joint Housing Assessments with District Councils, and supporting social workers to provide effective interventions for young people. You may also need to support young people as they become Looked After, attending Looked After Child reviews, completing Care Plans and Pathway Plans.

Requirements as a Social Worker

• SWE Registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place

Additional information

• Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
• Contract length: 3-6 months
• Benefits: On-site parking, Referral programme, Work from home
• Work Location: In person/ Hybrid

About the employer

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.