Children’s Social Worker – Isle of Sheppey
Location: Isle of Sheppey
Rate: Up to £38 per hour
Contract: Full-time
Pertemps is seeking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Children & Families team in the Isle of Sheppey. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, while managing a varied caseload of complex work.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Manage a Children & Families caseload at varying levels of complexity.
2. Undertake assessments, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
3. Contribute to the effective application of resources to safeguard and support children and their families.
4. Ensure practice is in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF).
Essential Requirements:
5. Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification).
6. Registration with Social Work England.
7. Previous experience in childrens services
Knowledge and Expertise:
8. Working knowledge of child development and ability to underpin practice with a strong theoretical base (including attachment theory and the needs of Looked After Children, Children in Need, and those subject to Child Protection).
9. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, frameworks, and regulations.
10. Understanding of local authority procedures relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need, and Child Protection.
11. Awareness of family court proceedings and the associated social work role.
12. Knowledge of factors affecting adults that may impact children, including mental health, domestic violence, and substance misuse.
What We Offer:
13. Competitive pay of up to £38 per hour.
14. Full-time contract.
15. The opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.
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