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:

* 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.

* 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.

* Complete effective and timely recording of accurate information using agreed systems.

* 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.

* Attend training courses and other development opportunities as agreed with line manager to ensure compliance with Social Work England and SCCF

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

SWE Registration
Eligible to work in the UK
Drive and have access to a car
Post-qualified experience
Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

Free DBS and compliance service
Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
Prompt and reliable payroll system
"Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place

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Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.