Manage a caseload of disabled children or 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 user 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.
Main duties and responsibilities
Manage a complex and 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.
Model good practice setting expectations for others, continuing to develop specialisms and act as champions across the services in their area of expertise.
Manage complex caseloads and offer expert opinion within the organisation and to others.
Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, striking a balance between support and control, liaising with a wide range of professionals.
Posted by Service Care Solutions - Healthcare • £43K/yr
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Do you want to be part of a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering empowering and compassionate care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses?
Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Children's Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to £42 an hour on a locum basis.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of The Children in Kent ?
Posted by Frontier Consulting • £37K/yr to £44K/yr
Kent County Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Adoption Support Team!
We are recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join an Adoption Support Team within Adoption Partnership South East.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of this Regional Adoption Agency which provides adoption services on behalf of the London Borough of Bexley, Kent County Council and Medway Council.
Your role here would be to provide advanced social work-level services to children, families and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person.
CAFCASS urgently requires a Social Work England registered Social Worker/ Family Court Adviser in Medway, Kent.
Posted by NonStop Consulting Ltd • £42K/yr to £47K/yr
General
Nonstop Care is currently working with a well established local authority in the East Kent area who are looking for an experienced social worker to join their Fostering team.
They offer hybrid working, allowing for you spend less time and money travelling and gives you more flexibility in work/life balance