Social Worker - Children In Care Team - Kent - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker within the Children's Services in Kent. You will play a vital role in supporting children in care, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility with a competitive hourly rate of £38.00. Expect to manage caseloads, conduct statutory assessments, and promote children's voices in all decisions, while benefiting from career development and varied experiences in your professional journey.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Competitive hourly pay

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, particularly within children's services.
• Strong understanding of statutory assessments and care plans.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people in care.
• Complete assessments and care plans per legislation.
• Promote permanence through reunification, fostering, or adoption.
• Ensure children's views are central to planning.
• Address safeguarding concerns and maintain case records.

Job description

Specialism: Social worker – children’s services
Location: Kent, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing locum
Schedule: Full time / Part time

Job overview

Step into a rewarding role as a Social Worker within the Children in Care Team in Kent. This ongoing locum opportunity allows you to play a vital role in supporting children and young people who are looked after by the local authority. You will work to ensure children experience safe, stable, and nurturing care, with their voices, wishes, and feelings at the heart of all decision‑making. With flexible working options and competitive hourly pay, this role offers both professional fulfilment and work‑life balance.

Perks and benefits

Part time / full time flexibility: Shape your working pattern to fit your lifestyle and personal commitments.

Competitive hourly pay: Earn £38.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.

Varied experience: Work with diverse and complex cases that enhance your skills and professional confidence.

Career development: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to stay at the forefront of social work practice.

Networking opportunities: Collaborate with a wide range of professionals across children’s services and partner agencies.

What you will do

Hold and manage a caseload of children and young people who are looked after by Kent County Council.

Complete statutory assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and reviews in line with legislation and local procedures.

Promote permanence through reunification, long‑term fostering, special guardianship, or adoption where appropriate.

Ensure children’s views, wishes, and feelings are central to all planning and decision‑making.

Support placement stability, emotional wellbeing, education, and health outcomes for children in care.

Identify, assess, and respond effectively to safeguarding concerns.

Prepare high‑quality reports and attend statutory meetings, including looked after reviews, child protection conferences, and court proceedings.

Maintain accurate and timely case records within statutory timescales.

Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential staff, IROs, education providers, health professionals, and partner agencies.

Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and team meetings to maintain high standards of practice.

Maintain registration with Social Work England and engage in continuous professional development.

Why Kent?

Kent offers a unique blend of stunning countryside, vibrant towns, and excellent transport links to London. With strong communities, rich history, and a supportive professional environment, Kent is an ideal place to grow your social work career while enjoying a high quality of life.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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