Social Worker

Purpose of the Job:

Manage a Children & 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). The post holder must complete the ASYE standard within 2 years of qualifying. Main duties and responsibilities:

* Manage a Children & 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 those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate good outcomes for children and their families.

* Complete effective and timely recording of accurate information using agreed systems.

* Maintain a good working knowledge of legislation, local policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery.

* Attend training courses and other development opportunities as agreed with line manager to ensure compliance with Social Work England and SCCF requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues.

• Ability to prioritise and to work effectively on own initiative as well as within a team

• Good report-writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly in writing

• Undertake high quality assessments and develop and review plans

• Ability to work within a court setting

• Computer literate

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.