Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. Would you like an opportunity to work for an Ofsted rated Outstanding Local Authority? We have a range of opportunities currently available for Qualified Social Workers living in and around Kent.
We are currently recruiting a Social Worker, who has experience as an Inquiry Officer to join Kent's Safeguarding teams. Successful candidates will have previous experience working as an Inquiry Officer and knowledge of S42 investigations.
Purpose of the Job:
Be individually accountable in the role of Inquiry Officer in accordance with the Kent & Medway policies and procedures; to progress Safeguarding enquiries and action plans. Carry out enquiries under the close supervision and direction of Designated Senior Officers and other senior staff.
Ensure that proportionate assessment and enquiry is undertaken to identify safeguarding action required for adults, and ensure an appropriate and effective level of resource allocation is made to help people be safeguarded.
Main duties and Responsibilities:
1. Carry out proportionate and holistic investigations and assessments, working with and supporting the adult at risk, engaging with specialist professionals as necessary. Identify needs and actions/outcomes which will inform the appropriate level of response to help the person be safeguarded (including other individuals and members of the public)...