About the Role:
We are seeking a qualified Experienced Social Worker to join our dedicated Childrens and Families Team at Kent County Council.
Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation, court work 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).
With caseloads typically at 20 or below when staffing levels are in place and a good range of support via the training options available to all staff and development support from the managers who are accessible and supportive too. We host many students and ASYE’s who go on to remain with the Teams in Swale Island and Rural with some remaining as Social Workers and others now working as Senior Practitioners in the service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a complex caseload, including assessment and planning in cases involving high levels of risk or need, within the parameters of agreed policies and practices, together with the professional guidance and support to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and meet their individual needs.
- 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.
- Complete effective and timely recording of accurate information using agreed systems.
- Work in a cross-section of social work teams, through secondments etc., to continually develop and consolidate knowledge base and level of skills and enabling the assignment of more complex caseloads to meet the ever changing needs of the children and their families.
- Maintain an awareness of changes in child development etc., and 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.
- Use appropriate theory and research to inform practice
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
- A Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability
- Eligible to work in the UK
Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
0203 906 8670