October 10. 2022
Social Worker-CSWT-Sittingbourne (Up to £38p/h) 24-7 recruitment are looking for a Social Worker – In their first year of practice should understand the nature of their role and continually strive to develop their skills knowledge and values with support for their supervisor and others, Initial high levels of support and supervision should reflect increasing autonomy and confidence evident over time. Caseloads will be fewer and less complex during the ASYE period. Core social care capabilities should be embedded. This role involves travelling around Kent. A driving licence and car – or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means – is essential. Location: Sittingbourne, Payrate: £38 per hour, Contract type: Temporary (ongoing) Accountabilities: 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. 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. Visit our website Attend training courses and other development opportunities as agreed with line manager to ensure compliance with HCPC and SCCF requirements Our procedures comply with DPA and your application will be processed and stored appropriately. For Fostering and Adoption teams only Recruit, train, assess and support adoptive parents and foster carers to ensure that there is a suitable range of placements to meet the needs of children within the District and across the County and to facilitate the adoption and fostering process. What you will need to be considered for the Social Worker: You’ll bring significant experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. We’re also looking for your ability to mentor both newly qualified and experienced team members. As, as a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations and guidance. Degree in Social Work (Dip HE/Degree or Post Grad) and registration as a social worker with the Health Care Professional’s Council ASYE must be completed if more the 2 years post qualified Benefits of working for 24-7 recruitment: Fantastic opportunity to join the Public Sector workforce. Weekly pay 28 days holiday Access to online portal and payslips Amazing existing team Free onsite parking Flexible working options and other lifestyle benefits, we’ll enable you to make the most of your life outside work, too. Employee wellbeing and counselling Generous holiday and special leave allowances. We’ll support you to be to your best, with the resources, training, and development to empower you. Our client applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful, you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure. What to do next? If this Social Worker position sounds like the role for you, we would love you to get in touch. Please apply online and one of the team will be in touch Sittingbourne.
