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Social Worker

2 months ago

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

Job Summary

Kent County Council is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children's Service. As a Social Worker in this role, you will be responsible for providing support and care to newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Kent.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and provide them with support and care
  • Ensure the voice of the child is heard and their needs are met
  • Work with children in care, manage child protection concerns, and engage in interagency working with key partners
  • Develop skills in age assessments, working with children in care, and managing child protection concerns
  • Participate in the National Transfer Scheme and work with other Local Authorities
  • Consider family reunifications and explore the possibility of reunifying children with their families in the UK

Our Offer

  • Full induction and training
  • Manageable caseloads of between 15-18 cases
  • Basic salary of between £32,933 and £43,592
  • Annual Leave allowance of 29 days rising to 30 days after 5 years service
  • Up to £2,000 car market premium
  • £3,000 annual market premium
  • £3,000 golden hello payment
  • Relocation packages up to £8,000
  • Excellent local government pension scheme

Requirements

  • Command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements
  • Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service
  • Registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England