An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Social Worker in our Disabled Children's Team East. Our team consists of Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Social Work Assistants and Occupational Therapists and you will work closely with our colleagues in Disabled Young People's Social Work Teams and other key agencies, such as Health, Education and the voluntary sector.
The Disabled Children's Team supports children and young people who are severely and/or profoundly disabled. On their 18th birthday our young people transition to our partner 18 to 25 Disabled Young People's Team.
The team covers Thanet, Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable areas. We are seeking a flexible, highly motivated person to carry a caseload comprising of children in need, children in care and, if suitably experienced, child protection cases. The team follows a care pathway approach, and we carry our children through from the first assessment, child in need, child protection, all court work, child in care, adoption and permanency.
A high standard of written English is an important requirement as all team members must be able to produce a good standard of report writing and maintain accurate, comprehensive written records. Excellent organisational skills, communication and IT skills are also essential.
You will need to demonstrate an ability to engage with children, young people, their families and carers coupled with the integrity to work within a confidential, professional environment. We will be looking for someone with an understanding of the rewards and challenges of caring for a disabled child. In return you will be provided with support and opportunities to develop your own knowledge and skills further with regular supervision.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility), a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.
If you would welcome the opportunity to join a friendly team in a worthwhile and challenging role, we would like to hear from you.
Kent County Council is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Kent County Council's Strengthening Independence Service is recognised for the outstanding support provided by its Social Workers whose care and commitment shines through their work (Ofsted 2022). We are committed to flexibility and work-life balance, and welcome applications from those who share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities: KCC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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