Social Worker
1 month ago
Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. Would you like an opportunity to work for an Ofsted rated Outstanding Local Authority? We have a range of opportunities currently available for Qualified Social Workers living in and around Kent.
We are currently recruiting a Social Worker, who has experience as an Inquiry Officer to join Kent's Safeguarding teams. Successful candidates will have previous experience working as an Inquiry Officer and knowledge of S42 investigations.
Purpose of the Job:
Be individually accountable in the role of Inquiry Officer in accordance with the Kent & Medway policies and procedures; to progress Safeguarding enquiries and action plans. Carry out enquiries under the close supervision and direction of Designated Senior Officers and other senior staff.
Ensure that proportionate assessment and enquiry is undertaken to identify safeguarding action required for adults, and ensure an appropriate and effective level of resource allocation is made to help people be safeguarded.
Main duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out proportionate and holistic investigations and assessments, working with and supporting the adult at risk, engaging with specialist professionals as necessary. Identify needs and actions/outcomes which will inform the appropriate level of response to help the person be safeguarded (including other individuals and members of the public), optimise their independence and meet their support needs.
Understand and apply the relevant legislation and policy when undertaking safeguarding enquiries and proportionate person-centred assessments (including where appropriate self-assessments and carer assessments).
Be the Inquiry Officer allocated to specific Safeguarding concerns and enquiries which require registered practitioner capability within the parameters of the Directorate's agreed policies and procedures. Pro-actively work towards the timely resolution and closure of safeguarding enquiries in line with agreed timescales and team performance frameworks.
Identify and process any safeguarding and quality of Care issues linking closely with the Quality Improvement team to ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect and promote people's welfare. Refer appropriate issues to the relevant agencies (e.g. CQC; NHS) and internal teams in a timely manner to ensure that the quality and standard of services provided are at agreed levels.Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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