Social worker - 16+ Team

New opportunity for a 16+ team based in North West England!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of young people aged 16-18 within the Children in Care pathway.
• Undertake statutory visits, reviews, and care planning in line with legislation and local procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Personal Advisors, IROs, education providers, housing, health services, and other professionals to support the transition to independence.
• Ensure young people are prepared for leaving care by promoting their participation in pathway planning and decision-making.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments and prepare court reports as necessary.
• Ensure that safeguarding measures are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and reports on the local authority's case management system.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience within children's social care, preferably in a CIC or Leaving Care Team.
• 3 years perm experience.
• Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations, Leaving Care Guidance (2010), and related legislation.
• Experience working specifically with older adolescents (16-18) and supporting their transition into adulthood.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.