We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct support to children in care, as well as working closely with foster carers, residential staff, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
Responsibilities
Manage a case load of children in care, conducting assessments, and developing care plans in collaboration with children, families, and carers.
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.
To be considered, you must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in Social Work, Social Work Degree or equivalent) as well as at least 1 year post qualified experience working as a Qualified Social Worker within a similar team.