Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent.
Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Children in Care team in Ashford. Atleast 3 years experience is required, including previous experience in Court Work and Care Proceedings.
Purpose of the Job:
Manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases involving assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families
Contribute to raising and maintaining standards of professional social work within a social work team, develop areas of specialist practice, offer expert advice to less experienced staff, supervise unqualified staff and act as a Practice Assessor for students/ASYE.
The postholder should be working in line with the relevant standards set out in the Social Care
Capability Framework (SCCF).
Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively..
Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and revi...