Our client Medway council is looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join their Children's social work team. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To assist and support the Team Manager in leading, managing and coaching a team and in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, and living within their family if it is safe to do so. This post is non case holding. To improve outcomes for children by participating in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people. Deputise for the Team Manager, supervise staff, and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager. To be competent in all areas of the PCF- Advanced Social Worker level and The Knowledge and...

Our client Kent city council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Child social work team. Purpose of the Job: 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. Main duties and responsibilities: 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...

Our client Medway council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their Children in care team. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience. To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures. To be competent in all areas of the PCF at 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 care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our...

Our client Medway council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their Children's teams. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB 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 with the aim of safely stepping the family down or where required, escalating to legal proceedings. To be competent in all areas of the PCF at 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 measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of...