Description:
Connect2Kent recruits 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 Social Workers to join the Children's Social Work Team. Previous experience is required working in the Children's Social Work Team. KCC has various positions available across Kent.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people, and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor.
2. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments, or commissioned services.
3. Provide and ensure the availability of adequate advocacy arrangements to assist service users towards self-determination of their personal assistance arrangements.
4. Identify and manage any safeguarding and quality of care issues in line with directorate policy and practice requirements.
5. Ensure that service users are empowered throughout the assessment process and have control over their lives.
6. Develop good working relationships with Education and Health staff to contribute to Education, Health and Care plans and other individual plans.
7. Research and maintain a knowledge base of available resources in the local community to inform decision-making on service users' care packages.
8. Communicate effectively with clients and families on a range of issues.
9. Maintain a personal awareness of relevant legislation and departmental policies to ensure high-quality service delivery.
10. Maintain and keep accurate electronic records using the Social Care electronic system and write reports for formal meetings.
Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr