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CSWT - Dover - Loc

Salary: £36 - £38 per hour
Location: Dover

 

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a new role? Kent County Council are looking for a Social Worker to join its dedicated CSWT Team based in Dover

Benefits of Working for Connect2socialwork:

  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
  • Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
  • Prompt and reliable payroll system
  • "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £400for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
  • "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250when you secure a role through our agency*

Duties:

  • Manage a complex caseload, including assessment and planning in cases involving high levels of risk or need, within the parameters of agreed policies and practices, together with the professional guidance and support to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and meet their individual needs.
  • Work in partnership with the child, parents and carers, Health Service including Acute and Community Trusts and with Primary Care Trusts, Education Authority, District Councils, commercial and private sector and voluntary bodies to identify, evaluate and review care plans to produce positive outcomes for children and their families.
  • Complete effective and timely recording of accurate information using agreed systems.
  • Work in a cross-section of social work teams, through secondments etc., to continually develop and consolidate knowledge base and level of skills and enabling the assignment of Visit our website 'www.kent.gov.uk' more complex caseloads to meet the ever changing needs of the children and their families.
  • Maintain an awareness of changes in child development etc., and related theories, legislation, corporate and directorate policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service.
  • Use appropriate theory and research to inform practice
  • Prepare applications for submission to Family Courts and represent the County Council's Children & Families Service as and when required in Court in accordance with the County Council's procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
  • In liaison with the Senior Practitioner, operate across a variety of SCS teams to gain a diverse level of knowledge and experience that meets the appropriate practice level and a high standard of service delivery.

Person Specification:

  • SWE Registration
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Drive and have access to a car
  • Post-qualified experience in Children's Social Work Teams
  • Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Dudley Council, Surrey County Council and Luton Borough Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

If this sounds like the type of role you are looking for please get in contact on 07720173648 or email your CV to joe.festorazzi@csltd.org.uk

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.