QSW Status - including qualification, Social Work England registration and completed ASYE.
General
Experienced social workers who have an interest in or experience of working with disabled children and young people are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to work in this developing service area in a supportive and friendly team.
The successful candidate will have good communication skills, a proven ability in multi-agency working and a passion for enabling children and young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.
Are you an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner within Children's Social Services, passionate about supporting children?
Kent are looking for Social Workers to join a number of teams across the county.
Teams include: Children in Care, Children with Disabilities, Referral & Assessment, Long Term Team, Neighbourhood & Adolescent Team - pay up to £38 p/h
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, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation.
Purpose of the Job
Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way.
Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society.