Children's SW - CSW Team - Kent
We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a busy Children’s Social Work team in Kent. This is an opportunity for an experienced practitioner to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families by promoting safety, stability and positive outcomes.
You will manage a varied caseload involving children in need, child protection, looked-after children and care proceedings. Your responsibilities will include completing thorough assessments, identifying risks and strengths, developing effective plans and reviewing progress regularly. You will work directly with children and families, ensuring their voices are heard and their wishes and feelings are reflected in decision-making.
The role will involve working collaboratively with schools, health professionals, police, legal representatives, foster carers and other partner agencies. You will contribute to strategy discussions, child protection conferences, looked-after children reviews and court proceedings where required. Accurate, timely case recording and the preparation of clear reports will be essential, as will your ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory timescales.
You will need a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England, together with relevant experience in children’s social care. Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and social work practice is essential. Experience of working within a Kent-based children’s services environment would be advantageous. You should be confident undertaking risk assessments, making evidence-based decisions and working with families where there may be complex or challenging circumstances.
We are looking for a reflective, resilient and committed professional with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You should be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, while maintaining a child-centred approach at all times. A valid driving licence and the ability to travel to meet the needs of the role may be required. An enhanced DBS check will be necessary.
Children's SW - CSW Team - Kent
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