At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse caseload of children and families, ensuring their welfare and safety.
- Company: Kent County Council, dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable children and families.
- Benefits: Personalised support from experienced consultants, referral bonuses, and weekly payrolls.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to equal opportunities and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with experience in child welfare and family support.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Kent County Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Long Term Assessment Team.
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 HCPC and SCCF requirements.
Benefits of Working with Remedy:
- A personal one-on-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
- Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
Terms & Conditions apply. You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Qualified social worker - Long term team in Kent employer: Remedy Recruitment Group
Remedy Social Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Qualified Social Workers in Kent. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from tailored training opportunities and a personal consultant dedicated to their success. The agency's top-tier status across London ensures access to a diverse range of cases, fostering meaningful work that directly impacts the welfare of children and families.
