Current jobs related to Senior Social Worker - Whitstable - Kent County Council

  • Residential Senior Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Our Time Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Children's Residential senior support worker opportunity...... Are you looking for a rewarding role working with Children? We are looking for empathetic and nurturing senior support workers to join our team in Whitstable,Kent. It is a 3 Bed Children's home that specialises in Emotional Behavioural Disorder. Experience of working within children's services...

  • Social Worker

    4 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Connect2Kent Full time

    Job Purpose: To deliver and improve services for Children in Need, with a clear focus on those in need of protection and the wider safeguarding agenda through the provision of high-quality social work interventions and effective liaison with local partners. To provide statutory assessments and interventions to young people aged 16-18 who would be...

  • Social Work Assistant

    3 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

    Advert We are looking for self-motivated and committed Social Work Assistant to work in the Canterbury Social Work Teams. Across the services we work with Children in Care, Children who are supported by Child In Need or Child Protection Plans. The focus of the Social Work Assistant role is to support the statutory role of the social worker. To work with...

  • Social Worker

    1 month ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Connect2Kent Full time

    Job Purpose: To deliver and improve services for Children in Need, with a clear focus on those in need of protection and the wider safeguarding agenda through the provision of high-quality social work interventions and effective liaison with local partners. To provide statutory assessments and interventions to young people aged 16-18 who would be considered...

  • Social Services Professional

    2 weeks ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Connect2Kent Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Social Worker to join our team at Connect2Kent. As a Social Worker, you will play a critical role in delivering and improving services for Children in Need, with a focus on those in need of protection and the wider safeguarding agenda.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of complex and diverse cases,...

  • Social Services Professional

    2 weeks ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Connect2Kent Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Social Worker to join our team at Connect2Kent. As a Social Worker, you will play a critical role in delivering and improving services for Children in Need, with a focus on those in need of protection and the wider safeguarding agenda.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of complex and diverse cases,...

  • Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Peters Dean Care Ltd Full time

    Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children in residential care? Are you ready to provide essential support and guidance to help these children thrive? If so, we have a rewarding opportunity for you! Position: Senior/Support Worker for Children with emotional & behavioural difficulties. 13-hour shifts...

  • Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Peters Dean Care Ltd Full time

    Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children in residential care? Are you ready to provide essential support and guidance to help these children thrive? If so, we have a rewarding opportunity for you!Position: Senior/Support Worker for Children with emotional & behavioural difficulties.13-hour shifts (run...

  • Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

    Advert Swalecliffe Community Services is a Kent County Council in House Support and Enablement service supporting people with learning and physical disabilities in the local area within the Canterbury locality. We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. We are looking for a Support Worker to assist people to meet their...

  • Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

    Advert **Role Responsibility** Swalecliffe Community Services is a Kent County Council in House Support and Enablement service supporting people with learning and physical disabilities in the local area within the Canterbury locality. We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. We are looking for a Support Worker to assist people...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    3 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Rhyddings sch UK Full time

    Our Client has openings for **Senior Healthcare Assistant** for Full time - Days in **Whitstable CT5.** Looking for applicants with prior experience in Healthcare Industry. **Duties will include**: - Providing personal care such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and on occasion, assisting with meal times - Promote independence, dignity, respect and...

  • Community Care Worker

    3 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Respect 4Care Full time

    Community Care Worker for Whitstable and Herne Bay Respect 4Care is a brand new community Care Provider. We have over 30 years combined experience in the Care industry. We are looking for either Experienced or New Care kind and caring people, to become our support workers. Providing Quality, Compassionate, Person Centred Care within the local...

  • Community Care Worker

    4 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Respect 4Care Full time

    Community Care Worker for Whitstable and Herne Bay Respect 4Care is a new community Care Provider. We have over 30 years combined experience in the Care industry. We are looking for drivers with their own car who are either experienced or new to care who are kind and caring people, to become our care workers. Providing Quality, Compassionate, Person...

  • Young Person Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Superior Healthcare Full time

    We are recruiting for a Support Worker to provide high-quality support and positive outcomes for young people in the care service including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. The hours available are(Monday-Friday 0830-1700pm. **Duties & Responsibilities**: - Provide support and guidance to young people living independently in their homes. - Assist...

  • Young Person Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Superior Healthcare Full time

    We are recruiting for a Support Worker to provide high-quality support and positive outcomes for young people in the care service including unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. The hours available are Monday-Friday 0830-1700pm. **Duties & Responsibilities**: - Provide support and guidance to young people living independently in their homes. - Assist...

  • Experienced Support Worker with Young People

    2 weeks ago

    Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom Irise Personnel Ltd Full time

    Support Workers in a Nurturing EnvironmentWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team at Irise Personnel Ltd.About the RoleAs a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and supportive environment for young people with emotional and/or behavioural challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individualized...

  • Social Work Assistant

    3 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

    Advert At Kent County Council, we’re understandably proud of our Fostering Service. Our service’s paramount concerns are the safeguarding of children and young people in foster care, their stability within placement and support to reach their individual potential. In order to achieve this we supervise and support foster carers caring for children and...

  • Community Care Worker

    3 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Respect 4Care Full time

    Community Care Worker for Whitstable and Herne Bay Respect 4Care is a new community Care Provider. We have over 30 years combined experience in the Care industry. We are looking for either Experienced or New to Care, kind and caring people, to join our care team. Providing Quality, Compassionate, Person Centred Care within the local community. We are...

  • Residential Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom HRS Healthcare Ltd Full time

    Full-time Level 3 diploma for Residential Childcare/or equivalent is desirable but not essential. We also wish to further our support workers skills by funding the NVQ level 3 in childcare if you do not have this. This is a requirement following 6-month successful probation period and enables staff to progress to Senior Level. This role is for a regulated...

  • Qsw - Childrens

    3 months ago

    Whitstable, United Kingdom Medport Global Full time

    We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals and families in need. **Duties**: - Work with clients to identify their needs and develop a plan of action - Provide counseling and support to clients dealing with a variety of...

Senior Social Worker

4 months ago

Whitstable, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

Role Responsibility

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Adult Social Care Community Team in Ashford and Canterbury as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.

We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.

Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.

About You

We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.

You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Advanced Practitioner level of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Registered Practitioners.

You will have experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.

You will be able to demonstrate expertise in the supervision and development of staff, including performance management.

We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.

This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.

Our Support Offer

In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.

We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.

You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.

We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.

You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.

We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.