Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently seeking a Locum Senior Practitioner to join the Children in Care team, based in Ashford, Kent. At least 3 years experience as a Qualified Social Worker is required. Purpose of the Job: Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, striking a balance between support and control, liaising with a wide range of professionals. Manage complex caseloads and offer expert opinion within the organisation and to others. Model good practice setting expectations for others, continuing to develop specialisms and act as champions across the services in their area of expertise. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking social work trai...