Experienced Social Worker

4 weeks ago


chatham, United Kingdom Hays Full time

Your new role

  • To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker).
  • To work with connected carers and children placed in a connected carers arrangement, providing support as appropriate.
  • To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
  • To complete a range of assessment related to connected carers, including Special Guardianship, Viability and Connected Carers assessments.
  • To complete all assessments within regulated deadlines and timescales, and submit these reports to Court or Fostering Panel as required.
  • To attend Court, Fostering Panel and other forums as appropriate to present assessments.
  • To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.
  • To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/ agency groups and other professional meetings.
  • To adhere to and uphold the codes of conduct set out by Medway Council and HCPC.
  • To be competent in all areas of the Skills and Competency framework for Social Workers.


What you'll need to succeed
Qualifications: A recognised professional Social Wok Qualification - eg DipSW, CQSW or equivalent
Experience:

  • Ability to use advanced theoretical/ practical/ procedural/ organisational/ policy knowledge across a specialist area
  • Demonstratable experience of completing a range of assessments to a high quality, including strong analysis and recommendations
  • Demonstratable experience of working within the framework of the Children Act 1989, Special Guardianship Regulations 2005 (as amended by the Special Guardianship (Amendment) Regulations 2016), Care Planning Regulations 2010, Fostering Regulations 2011, Fostering National Minimum Standards, Special Guardianship Guidance 2017, and other relevant legislation, Statutory Guidance, Standards and Procedures including preparation of court reports and presenting oral evidence.
  • Knowledge and experience in the application of National Policies and development relating to Children's Social Care policy areas and the impact on children and their families.
  • Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the applications of psychological and human development theories.


What you need to do now
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