Social Worker

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

Kent County Council is Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Children in Care team, covering Whitstable and Broadstairs. Previous experience in Court Work and front-line Children's Social Work is essential. At least 3 years of experience as a Permanent Qualified Social Worker is also 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Complete effective and timely recording of accurate information using agreed systems.
4. Work in partnership with the child, parents and carers, Health Service including Acute and Community Trusts, and with Primary Care Trusts, Education Authority, District Councils, commercial and private sector, and voluntary bodies to identify, evaluate, and review care plans to produce positive outcomes for children and their families.
5. Maintain an awareness of changes in child development, related theories, legislation, corporate and directorate policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service.
6. Prepare applications for submission to Family Courts and represent the County Council's Children & Families Service as and when required in Court in accordance with the County Council's procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
7. In liaison with the Senior Practitioner, operate across a variety of SCS teams to gain a diverse level of knowledge and experience that meets the appropriate practice level and a high standard of service delivery.
8. 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.

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