Social Worker- Children & Families Assessment Team

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑Day Week

Temporary contract

Immediate start

Job summary

Connect2Kent is seeking an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join the Children’s Social Work Team in Ashford on a temporary basis. You’ll complete Children & Families assessments and support children and families at key points of need.

This role offers a 4‑day working week, immediate start, and a flexible, supportive team environment to balance workload and impact.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker SWE registered.
• Experience in Children & Families, Assessments, CIN or CP.
• Able to work at pace in a busy service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out C&F assessments for children and families referred to the service.
• Provide clear, evidence-based assessments informing robust plans.
• Manage a varied caseload including CIN, CP and early safeguarding work as needed.
• Collaborate with schools, health, police, carers and families.
• Maintain accurate records and timely case notes using approved systems.
• Work within legislation and KCC expectations.

Skills

Analytical

Team player

Fast-paced work

Education

Social Worker (SWE registered)

Job description

• 4‑Day Working Week
• Temporary Contract
• Immediate Start
• £38p/h

Connect2Kent are seeking an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team in Ashford on a temporary basis. You'll be completing Children & Families assessments and supporting children and families at key points of need.

This is a great opportunity for a confident practitioner who wants flexibility, balance, and the chance to make a real impact - all within a supportive, well‑structured team.

What you'll be doing

• You’ll carry out C&F assessments for children and families referred into the service, ensuring timely, analytical and child‑centred practice.
• Completing high‑quality C&F assessments - Clear, evidence‑based assessments that inform robust plans.
• Managing a varied caseload - CIN, CP and early safeguarding work depending on need.
• Multi‑agency collaboration - Working closely with schools, health, police, carers and families.
• Maintaining accurate records - Timely, clear case notes using agreed systems.
• Working confidently within legislation - Ensuring practice aligns with statutory guidance and KCC expectations.

What we're looking for

• Qualified Social Worker (SWE registered)
• Experience in Children & Families, Assessment, CIN or CP
• Someone confident, analytical and able to work at pace
• A team player who can slot into a busy service quickly

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