Senior 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 seeking a Locum Senior Practitioner to join the Children with Disabilities team, covering the Thanet Coastline. At least 3 years experience as a Qualified Social Worker is required. 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. Main duties and responsibilities: * 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. Cost any support package and assist the client to …