Social Worker

Connect2Kent; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency for social work recruitment is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work team in Dover. The role involves managing complex cases, collaborating with agencies, and maintaining compliance with the Social Care Capability Framework. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in local authority settings and be familiar with child protection legislation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of permanent experience working in a Local Authority.
• Knowledge of Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Children & Families caseload involving complex cases.
• Initiate partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Record information accurately using agreed systems.
• Attend training courses for compliance with Social Work regulations.

Skills

Social Work experience

Knowledge of legislation

Assessment and planning

Job description

Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work positions, both Locum and Permanent.

Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work team, based in Dover. At least 3 years of permanent experience working in a Local Authority 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