Social Worker

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

Job summary

A social work agency in Dartford is seeking a qualified Social Worker to manage a diverse caseload of children and families. The role involves assessments, developing partnerships with statutory agencies, and ensuring compliance with local policies. Candidates must have a SWE Registration, a degree in Social Work, and post-qualified experience. Benefits include a free DBS service, dedicated consultant support, and a bonus for referrals, contributing to a rewarding career in social work.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Dedicated consultant

Prompt payroll system

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• SWE Registration is mandatory.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Access to a car is essential.
• Post-qualified experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families, handling complex cases.
• Develop partnerships with agencies for better outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records using agreed systems.
• Ensure compliance with legislation regarding child protection.

Skills

Case management

Partnership development

Legislation knowledge

Effective recording

Education

Degree level in Social Work

Job description

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.

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

• 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 £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place

Interested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed)

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