Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

Role Overview

Kent County Council's Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children's Service provides vital support to newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Kent. As a Social Worker in this service, you will play a crucial role in ensuring these young people receive the care and protection they need.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and provide support on their journey in the UK
  • Ensure the voice of these children is heard and their needs are met
  • Work closely with other agencies to provide a comprehensive support network
  • Develop and enhance your social work knowledge and skills in a niche area of practice

Our Offer

  • Competitive basic salary between £32,933 and £43,592
  • Manageable caseloads of between 15-18 cases
  • Full induction and ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Annual leave allowance of 29 days rising to 30 days after 5 years service
  • Relocation packages up to £8,000
  • Excellent local government pension scheme

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
  • Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service
  • Command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements


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