October 10. 2022
84302 – Children’s Social Worker Team – Ashford, Kent. 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. **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: Kent Payrate: £29.23 per hour, Contract type: Temporary (ongoing) Main duties and responsibilities for Children’s Social Worker: *Our Client’s procedures comply with DPA, and your application will be processed and stored appropriately* Manage a caseload of newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who are Children in Care to the local authority, which will include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of 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 Social Work England and SCCF requirements. **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 Children’s Social Worker: Degree in Social Work (Dip HE/Degree or Post Grad) and up to date registration with appropriate professional body – ASYE must be completed if more the 2 years post qualified. Relevant experience to demonstrate the capabilities required. Good interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues. Ability to work within a court setting. Undertake high quality assessments and develop and review plans. Working knowledge of child development and demonstrate an Ability to underpin practice with a theoretical base, including attachment theory and the needs of Looked After Children/Children in Need/children in the Child Protection system. Knowledge of factors relating to adults including mental health, domestic violence, substance misuse. Commitment to HCPC Code of Conduct. 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 Children’s 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. Social Work
