October 10. 2022
Social Worker – UASC 24-7 recruitment are looking for a Family Social Worker – UASC, to manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases involving assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users. Have specialist knowledge and experience of working with unaccompanied asylum seeking children, early intervention, enablement, and safeguarding. 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, Ashford Payrate: £29.23 – £38 per hour Contract type: Temporary (ongoing) Accountabilities for Social Worker – UASC: We are seeking enthusiastic and resourceful social workers who will have the ability to respond positively and creatively to the needs of our service users. You will play a key part in providing social care service and exemplar social work practice within the Recovery Wellbeing Community Mental Health Team ensuring that excellence of service is provided across the department. You will contribute to change management, concluding our client’s transformation and ensuring it is configured for continuous improvement adhering to the Key Performance Indicators provided. Manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively and the postholder maintains their continuous professional development in social work practice. Manage cases in respect of unaccompanied asylum seeking children. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking post qualifying training, to support and further their professional knowledge and development to impact upon the overall quality of practice within teams What you will need to be considered for the Social Worker – UASC: 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, CQSW/DipSW or equivalent and registration as a social worker with the General Social Care Council Evidence of relevant professional development Substantial diverse experience of working with children and families, of which some should be post qualification experience Demonstrate experience of working with complex family situations some of which must be in a statutory childcare setting. Providing consultation, mentoring, and developing qualified staff/Social Work Assistants or equivalent 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. Social Worker – UASC – Ashford, Social Care, Ashford
