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Adolescent Social Work Specialist

2 months ago


Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Adolescent Social Work Specialist to join our Integrated Adolescent Service in Kent County Council. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing intensive social work support to adolescents and their families to manage complex situations, including extra-familial harm and family conflict.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build trust with hard-to-reach young people and empower them and their families to develop effective long-term solutions to manage their family relationships and develop strategies to overcome the risks that adolescents face during this phase of their life.
  • Work across the areas of assessment, children in need, child protection, contextual harm, Court work, and rehabilitation home to provide a wide spectrum of skills and expertise.
  • Develop and implement personalized development plans with our workers to enable them to feel valued and supported in their career development.
  • Contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to develop new initiatives and share knowledge and experience with the team.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in social work (CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England.
  • Proven experience of working with children and families, particularly those who have experienced adverse life events or trauma.
  • An in-depth understanding of Children's social work legislation and a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner.
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and the ability to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice, including trauma-informed practice and contextual safeguarding.
About Us

Kent County Council is a leading provider of social care services, committed to putting the needs of our children and families at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of adolescents and their families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.