Social Worker - Children In Care Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social worker - Social Worker - Children In Care Team

Specialism: Social worker - children's services
Location: Kent, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing locum
Schedule: Full time / Part time

Job overview

Step into a rewarding role as a Social Worker within the Children in Care Team in Kent. This ongoing locum opportunity allows you to play a vital role in supporting children and young people who are looked after by the local authority. You will work to ensure children experience safe, stable, and nurturing care, with their voices, wishes, and feelings at the heart of all decision-making. With flexible working options and competitive hourly pay, this role offers both professional fulfilment and work-life balance.

Perks and benefits

• Part time / full time flexibility: Shape your working pattern to fit your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Competitive hourly pay: Earn £38.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.

• Varied experience: Work with diverse and complex cases that enhance your skills and professional confidence.

• Career development: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to stay at the forefront of social work practice.

• Networking opportunities: Collaborate with a wide range of professionals across children's services and partner agencies.

What you will do

• Hold and manage a caseload of children and young people who are looked after by Kent County Council.

• Complete statutory assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and reviews in line with legislation and local procedures.

• Promote permanence through reunification, long-term fostering, special guardianship, or adoption where appropriate.

• Ensure children's views, wishes, and feelings are central to all planning and decision-making.

• Support