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Medway Council are recruiting for a Children's Social worker
Salary
Up to £41,567
+ £5,500 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
As a Childrens Social Worker you will need to:
To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.
Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.
Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.
For this position, you must have -* A degree or masters in Social Work (or any other recognised equivalent qualification)* HCPC registrationWorking with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including -* A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated Social Work recruitment team* Excellent rates of pay* An extensive range of Social Work vacancies available throughout the UK* Payroll service twice a weekIf you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Mike at Service Care Solutions on or email .Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!
