Social worker

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 15 days

Gillingham, Kent ME7 2NY

£39,958 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Medway Council is seeking a Children in Care Social Worker with a salary of up to £39,958, plus a £5,000 market premia and a £2,000 annual retention payment after one year of service.
The role requires managing a caseload and providing effective professional casework services under appropriate supervision, based on the complexities of the cases and the social worker's experience.
Candidates must comply with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and local policies, demonstrating competence in the PCF at the Social Worker level and the Knowledge and Skills Statement for approved child and family practitioners.
The position involves working directly with children and families in diverse and complex situations, ensuring that all looked after children receive services that promote positive outcomes.
Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out via phone or email for further information about the role.

Medway Council are recruiting for a Children in Care Social Worker

Salary dependant on experience will be Up to £39,958 + £5,000 market premia + £2,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service

To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.

To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, prepare SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.

Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.

Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.

To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.

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