Social Worker

Connect2Kent; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We are currently seeking a Locum Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team, covering Canterbury. At least 3 years experience as a Qualified Social Worker is required.

The post holder will manage a Children & Families caseload, assess and plan interventions, and work with statutory agencies to safeguard children. The role involves records, court attendance and SCCF compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with at least 3 years' experience.
• Experience in Children & Families social work preferred.
• Ability to work within the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF).

Responsibilities

• Manage a Children & Families caseload with varying complexity, including assessments, reviews and welfare reports.
• Develop partnerships with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies to support outcomes for children and families.
• Maintain accurate records using approved systems and document case actions.
• Keep up-to-date with legislation and SCCF requirements relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection.
• Attend training to ensure compliance with Social Work England and SCCF requirements.

Skills

Experience as Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent.

Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently seeking a Locum Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team, covering Canterbury. At least 3 years experience as a Qualified Social Worker is required.

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