Social Worker

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 Social Worker to join the Children in Care team, covering Whitstable and Broadstairs. Previous experience in Court Work and front line Chidren''s Social Work is essential. At least 3 years experience as a Permanent Qualified Social Worker is also required.Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children and 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 and 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 ..... full job details .....