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Social worker

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 12 days

Chatham, Kent ME4 6NY

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Medway Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker for the Connected Carers Fostering role, focusing on delivering effective Children’s Social Care services.
Candidates should have a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in social work.
The position involves managing a caseload, supporting connected carers, and conducting various assessments related to connected carers.
The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, although specific figures are not provided in the job description.
Applicants must demonstrate competence in the Skills and Competency framework for Social Workers and adhere to Medway Council's codes of conduct.

..MEDWAY COUNCIL - JOB PROFILEExperienced Social Worker – Connected CarersFosteringMAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo 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.To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities.To co-ordinate, and take a lead role in multi-professional/ agency groups and other professional meetings.To adhere to and uphold the codes of conduct set out by Medway Council and SWE.To be competent in all areas of the Skills and Competency framework for Social Workers.Please call or email your CV to .uk

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