Social Worker - Children and Adults

With us, you can achieve more – for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. We’re always looking for new ways to deliver even better services, Social Workers play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done.

Job Description:

To work proactively and build relationships with children and families who have been assessed as requiring a statutory intervention using the Signs of Safety practice model. You will be responsible for implementing a child in need or child protection plan to safely step the family down or, where required, escalate to legal proceedings.

To be competent in all areas of the PCF at the Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills

Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

Accountabilities:

• Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome
• Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship- and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children, young people and their families
• Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with children and their families.
• Participate in regular reflective supervision with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning.
• Maintain a record of continuous professional development in accordance with Social Work England’s guidance.
• Keep up to date with the organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards.

Qualification:

• Qualified social worker
• Successful completion of ASYE year together with 2 years’ experience working with children and families
• Working towards Practice Educator
• Mandatory Registration with Social worker England

Requirements:

• Car driver and daily use of a car for business purposes
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to individual and reflective supervision
• An understanding of Social Worker England’s professional standards and a commitment to upholding them in your practice.
• Enhanced DBS check

Skills Required:

• Be a good listener
• Be non-judgemental
• Be consistent and Stable
• Be contactable
• Understand me
• Be honest
• Be Focused
• Be realistic
• Be a good timekeeper
• Be resourceful in your approach

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: £37.00-£40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Social Worker: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Social Work England (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 01/04/2023
Reference ID: BRK-SCWL-001245
Expected start date: 11/04/2023