Overview

EUROPEANBIZ HEALTHCARE is recruiting on behalf of Kent County Council (Specialist Children’s Services) for Social Workers (KR9) and Experienced Social Workers (KR10) to join Children & Families services in Dover, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified social workers with children’s services experience who are confident working with risk, safeguarding, and family court processes.

The Role

You will manage a Children & Families caseload (complexity dependent on grade), undertaking assessment, planning, intervention and review to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a caseload including assessments, reviews, care planning and direct work with children and families
  • Preparing welfare reports and completing work related to family court proceedings, including court attendance when required
  • Working in partnership with families, carers and a wide range of agencies across health, education, local authority and voluntary sector services
  • Maintaining accurate, timely case recording using agreed systems
  • Working in line with relevant legislation, local policies and procedures, including those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection

Grade Options

Social Worker (KR9) – New Practitioner/Practitioner

  • Suitable for social workers developing autonomy and confidence
  • ASYE must be completed within 2 years of qualifying (as required)
  • Caseloads will be fewer/less complex during ASYE, with increasing responsibility over time

Experienced Social Worker (KR10) – Practitioner

  • For practitioners able to work autonomously and manage higher-risk, more complex cases
  • Expected to support team development, act as a role model/mentor and contribute to raising standards of practice

Requirements (Essential)

  • Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
  • Registration as a Social Worker (as required for practice)
  • Relevant experience in Children & Families social work
  • Ability to undertake high-quality assessments, develop and review plans, and write clear reports
  • Confidence working within a court setting and understanding of family court proceedings
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy and commitment to accurate case recording
  • Emotional resilience, professionalism, confidentiality, and commitment to reflective supervision
  • Ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner

Desirable/valued practice approach:

  • Experience of systemic practice models such as Signs of Safety