Social Worker

2 days ago

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our team in the Asylum Seeking Children’s Services. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work with a diverse and supportive team, committed to providing a high-quality initial assessment service for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Kent.

About the Team

You will be part of a team that responds to children when they first arrive at Dover, completing initial assessments and placing them in local authority accommodation. The team works closely with managers, KCC colleagues, and partners to deliver and improve services for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Kent and nationally.

About the Job

As a Social Worker in this role, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality initial assessment service, with a clear focus on protection and the wider safeguarding agenda. You will work closely with your managers and colleagues to develop skills and experience in age assessment practice, ensuring proportionate and robust decisions are made when a child’s age is disputed by the Home Office or significant concerns are raised by other professionals.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive basic salary between £32,933 and £43,592 dependant on your experience. You will also receive a minimum of 29 days’ annual leave allowance, rising to 30 days after five years service, plus bank holidays and an extra day off at Christmas. Additionally, you will be eligible for up to £2,000 car market premium, £3,000 annual market premium, £3,000 golden hello payment, and an additional £2,600 - £3,000 market premium. We also offer relocation packages up to £8,000 and an excellent local government pension scheme.

About the Council

Kent County Council is committed to providing a high-quality service to its residents. We are seeking a qualified Social Worker who shares our vision and values, and is committed to delivering excellent services to our community.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. You will also need to be registered as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England and undergo an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service.

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