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Social worker

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Chatham, Kent ME4 6NY

Salary

£26,000 - £31,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Medway Council is hiring a fostering Social Worker for their Children's Social Care Service.
  • Candidates should have post-qualification experience, with the specific requirements depending on case complexities.
  • The role involves working with connected carers and assessing various arrangements, including Special Guardianship and Viability assessments.
  • The position offers a salary of £34,373 to £38,296 per year, commensurate with experience.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to email their CV for consideration.

Medway Council are recruiting for a fostering Social worker Private fostering

To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker).

To work with connected carers and children placed in a connected carers arrangement, providing support as appropriate.

To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

To complete a range of assessment related to connected carers, including Special Guardianship, Viability and Connected Carers assessments.

To complete all assessments within regulated deadlines and timescales, and submit these reports to Court or Fostering Panel as required.

To attend Court, Fostering Panel and other forums as appropriate to present assessments.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.