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Service Care Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Chatham, Kent ME4 6BZ
£40,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Medway Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker for their Connected Carers Fostering team.
- The role requires a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in children's social care.
- The successful candidate will manage a caseload, supporting connected carers and children, while ensuring compliance with safeguarding measures.
- The position offers a salary of £38,296 to £41,496, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Candidates are expected to maintain accurate records, attend court and panel meetings, and adhere to Medway Council's codes of conduct.
.MEDWAY COUNCIL - JOB PROFILE
Experienced Social Worker Connected Carers
Fostering
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Childrens 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.
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