Social Worker - Children In Care Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Children In Care Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Sevenoaks, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Type: Part Time / Full Time (Ongoing)

Social Worker - Children In Care Team in Sevenoaks, earning £38.00 per hour. Enjoy the flexibility of part-time or full-time work with this ongoing opportunity. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Social Workers to join our Children In Care Team, where you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

This rewarding position offers variety, professional development, and the opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team environment. If you are passionate about improving the lives of children in care, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £38.00 per hour, offering excellent financial reward and flexibility.
• Diverse Experience: Benefit from the varied nature of locum work, enhancing your skills and broadening your professional experience.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to support career progression.
• Tailored Placements: Work in roles that align with your expertise, interests, and professional goals.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.

What you will do

• Manage a Children in Care caseload with varying levels of complexity.
• Undertake assessments, planning, implementation, and review of interventions to safeguard and promote children's welfare.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop care plans tailored to the individual needs of children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, foster carers, residential providers, and partner agencies.
• Promote placement stability and support children to achieve positive educational, health, and social outcomes.
• Ensure children's wishes, feelings, and lived experiences are central to all decision-making processes.
• Prepare reports and assessments for reviews, meetings, and court proceedings where required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records in line with statutory requirements and organisational standards.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and service development initiatives.
• Work within relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and Social Work England professional standards.

Why Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks offers an exceptional quality of