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We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to manage a varied caseload within Children & Families services for a leading local authority in Kent. This will involve the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate actions to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people, and their families. You’ll contribute to the effective use of resources to support positive outcomes and will work in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF). Newly qualified social workers must complete the ASYE standard within two years of qualifying.

Your new role

• 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.
• Attend training courses and other development opportunities as agreed with line manager to ensure compliance with HCPC and SCCF requirements.

What you will need to succeed

• 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.
• Relevant experience to demonstrate the capabilities required.
• Use of systemic model of practice e.g. Signs of Safety.
• Good interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise and to work effectively on own initiative as well as within a team.
• Good report-writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly in writing.
• Undertake high quality assessments and develop and review plans.
• Ability to work within a court setting.
• Computer literate.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of legislation, policies, frameworks and regulations.
• Working knowledge of County procedures relating to Looked After Children/Children in Need/Child Protection.
• Knowledge of family court proceedings.
• Knowledge of factors relating to adults including mental health, domestic violence, substance misuse.
• Emotionally resilient.
• Commitment to personal learning and development.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and valuing diversity.
• Commitment to HCPC Code of Conduct.
• Flexibility.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a commitment to supervision and reflective practice.
• Ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or call us on 020 7096 2981 for further details.