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Family Practitioner - Refugee Safeguarding Team

Contract: 3 months (rolling)

Rate - 23 (umbrella)

Location: Havant

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

As a Family Practitioner, you'll be at the heart of early help and intervention work - building strong, trusting relationships with families, empowering them to overcome challenges, and helping them thrive. You'll work closely with children, parents, and professionals to provide practical, emotional, and tailored support that makes a lasting difference.

As a Family Practitioner, you will be a key member of a dedicated and supportive team working to improve outcomes for children and families. You will manage a small caseload of settled children, providing tailored support and interventions that respond to each family's unique circumstances. Working closely with social workers and other professionals, you will contribute to assessing needs and developing comprehensive family plans. Your role will involve delivering a variety of tasks and interventions within the strengths-based Hampshire Approach, helping families build on their existing strengths and achieve lasting positive change.

This is a hybrid role, where the office is based in Havant and visits are required locally along with some home working.

Responsibilities

• To arrange appropriate resources and help in assisting families to access other resources under supervision and within the Departments agreed priorities and resource
• framework. This could include arranging transport, domiciliary care, accommodation; appropriate voluntary sector resources, accessing play groups; liaising with housing colleagues etc
• To carry out direct work with service users and carers as allocated by supervisor/ Manager
• To work in partnership with service users, carers, relatives, children and other professionals at all times
• To use mediation/negotiation skills to support young people and their parents/carers in improving their relationships
• To undertake some statutory tasks as described within The Children Act 1989, Sec 17, such as assessments of need and CIN visits when deemed appropriate by the Team Manager and with a Qualified Social Worker where appropriate
• To write and present good quality, coherent reports based on work activity
• To deliver services and interventions within the framework of the Hampshire Approach in order to keep more children safely at home and support families to achieve positive and sustained change
• To provide a service to children and their families as assessed to be appropriate to their needs
• To present to internal panels only (e.g. re: Funding) for Children In Need Cases
• Ensure all information/visits/contacts are recorded on child's electronic record system in line with departmental policies/requirements/standards
• To prepare reports for court, serve court notice, and placement forms in consultation with social worker

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Knowledge of child development
• Direct experience of specific work with children and young people
• An understanding of the impact of social deprivation and disadvantage in children, young people and their families

About us:

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job Title: Senior Practitioner Family Help

Area: West Midlands Social Care

Salary: £24.51 per hour

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing

Start Date: 28 September 2026

Positions: 3

Job Details

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for 3 experienced Senior Practitioners who are registered Social Workers to join the Family Help Team

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to take on a senior role focused on completing assessments, delivering targeted support to families and working with families open under Child in Need plans.

You will act as the lead professional for children and families requiring help and support, taking a whole-family, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Lead Practitioner for children and families requiring Family Help and support.
• Complete needs-led Family Assessments and develop multi-agency Family Help plans.
• Lead on Early Help and Child in Need plans, providing evidence-based support to families.
• Establish and facilitate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and ensure services work effectively together.
• Complete high-quality assessments and reports within required timescales.
• Identify strengths, risks and areas of need and make professional judgments about appropriate interventions.
• Build positive and purposeful relationships with children, young people and their families.
• Ensure children s wishes, feelings and experiences are central to assessments and planning.
• Contribute to Strategy Meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Care Planning meetings and MARACs where required.
• Offer and facilitate Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) to help families identify their own solutions.
• Apply trauma-informed and relationship-based practice when working with children and families.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Work closely with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Develop sustainability plans with families to support continued progress after Family Help involvement ends.
• Ensure practice complies with relevant legislation, Working Together guidance and the National Framework.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, training and professional development.
• Work outside normal office hours when required.

Requirements

• Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children s Social Care.
• Experience completing assessments and working with Child in Need cases.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory children's social care practice.
• Experience working collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals.
• Ability to manage complex cases, assess risk and make sound professional decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to strengths-based, trauma-informed and relationship-based practice.

If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for a Senior Practitioner opportunity within Family Help, apply today to be considered for this role

We are working with a client in Durham to recruit a Family Time Worker.

The role involves working alongside social workers to support families involved with Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO), and court proceedings. You will provide practical and emotional support to families, complete parenting work, and assist with family time arrangements

This role involves daytime travel across County Durham and neighbouring Local Authorities as required. Start and finish times may vary in line with service demand; however, a minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with social workers to support families on CP, PLO, and court cases.
• Deliver all aspects of parenting work, including assessments and interventions.
• Support and supervise family time sessions as required.
• Build positive, professional relationships with families to encourage engagement and progress.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to contribute to case planning and court processes.
• Lone Working - knowledge of Liquid Logic system would be beneficial.

Key Requirements

• Experience working with children and families in a social care or family support setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for record keeping.

Contract Length: 3-6 months with expectation of an extension
Pay Rate: 17.24 per hour
Working pattern: 37 hours per week

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We also have a market-leading referral scheme of up to 250 , so if you know someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to contact Leasha at Spencer Clarke Group.

About the Role

Our support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large, diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.

These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, where appropriate, court proceedings. This type of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk analysis and safeguarding concerns
• Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused care and intervention plans
• Carry out regular statutory visits to children and families
• Lead on court work, including preparing reports and attending hearings
• Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children
• Participate in strategy discussions, core groups, and child protection conferences
• Ensure all case recordings and reports are high quality and completed within timescales
• Support families in crisis with targeted interventions to improve outcomes
• Maintain a strong focus on achieving permanence and stability for children

About You

• Qualified, registered Social Worker with completed ASYE
• Experienced in court work and confident attending hearings independently
• Passionate about delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and families
• Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships
• Skilled in analysis and decision-making to deliver purposeful social care

Benefits

• Social Work England Registration paid annually
• 6,000 Recruitment Welcome Bonus
• Relocation support up to 8,000
• Retention bonus payments
• 28 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays and 5 extra days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protection
• Option to purchase up to 25 additional leave days
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Subsidised town centre parking
• Extensive learning and career development opportunities

If you thrive on making a difference and have social work experience, this could be the role for you-we would love to hear from you.

About The Company
Cavendish View School provides a nurturing and stimulating education for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (A.S.C) and special education needs (S.E.N) from the ages of 5 to 11 years.
We provide every child with an exceptional educational experience which is enjoyable, stimulating and supportive, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are a small school but we have big ideas and do not set limits on what our children can both aspire to and achieve. Our goal is to give the children at Cavendish View School a window on the wider world.
Pupils benefit from a multi-disciplinary team consisting of teachers, a family liaison officer, teaching assistants, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist and a mental health practitioner.

About The Role
Assistant Safeguarding & Family Liaison Officer
Cavendish View School
Are you passionate about safeguarding, supporting families, and making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?
Cavendish View School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Safeguarding & Family Liaison Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils while working closely with families, staff, and external agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.
As a specialist setting supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs, we are looking for an individual who can provide proactive, sensitive, and knowledgeable support while helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all.
The Role
Reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Headteacher, you will act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and be instrumental in safeguarding, family engagement, and multi-agency working across the school.
You will:

• Support the leadership and delivery of safeguarding and child protection procedures across the school.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and referrals, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records using CPOMS.
• Act as a key point of contact for pupils, families, staff, and external agencies.
• Coordinate Early Help Assessments (EHA), Team Around the Family (TAF), Child in Need (CIN), and Child Protection (CP) meetings.
• Support a trauma-informed and pupil-centred approach to behaviour management.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, social care professionals, health services, and other agencies to secure positive outcomes for pupils.
• Help foster a culture where children feel safe, heard, and supported.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
• Experience working within safeguarding, family support, education, social care, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with families and external agencies to support vulnerable children and young people.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills, ideally with experience of CPOMS or similar safeguarding systems.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex situations with professionalism, resilience, and discretion.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support strategies.

• Experience working within a specialist school environment.
• Understanding of the safeguarding needs of pupils with:
  • Speech, language and communication needs
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Ongoing safeguarding and child protection training.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in multi-agency working, family engagement, and behaviour support.
• Support towards relevant qualifications and professional accreditations.
• Access to leadership development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment where you can make a meaningful difference every day.

Our client Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding team.

• MUST have court experience and have worked in a Family Safeguarding team before
• 2/3 days in the office - Fenland/Wisbech

Job Information:

• Completing statutory visits CIN, CP and CIC
• Chairing CIN and Core Group Meetings
• Holding case load of CIN, CP, and CIC. To include some cases that may be in PLO, or S31 Care Proceedings.
• Completion of Court Reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments. Attending Ct with support of Senior prac or Team manager.
• Supporting with Duty rota.
• Attending ICPC and RCPC's, writing conference reports.
• Managing and assessing risk.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Family Help Social Worker, Children's Services

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £44,253 - £50,909 per annum (plus additional £3k Market Supplement)
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 25/10/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 711857, 710893, 711253

Children's Social Worker - Family Help Service

Be part of something new and exciting with us in Wokingham Children's Services.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Social Worker within our newly remodelled Family Help Service - an innovative, relationship-focused model designed to achieve the very best outcomes for children and families.

While we are advertising a single opportunity, this is part of a wider growth journey within the service, and we are keen to meet talented social workers ready to make a difference.

About the Role

Working within our Family Help Pods, you will deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work that safeguards children and supports families to create meaningful, lasting change.

You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-agency environment, co-producing plans with families and partners to improve outcomes and reduce risk.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver child-centred, relational social work practice

• Undertake direct work with children and families to promote safety and wellbeing

• Work alongside partners to co-produce purposeful plans for change

• Produce clear, high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation

• Take part in safeguarding meetings, group supervision, and reflective practice

• Stay up to date with legislation, policy, and best practice.

About You & the skills you'll bring with you:

We're looking for passionate and committed Social Workers who share our values and ambition. You will also bring the following:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA/MSc).

• Experience working with children and families as a Social Worker.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

• Ability to work collaboratively and build meaningful relationships.

• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity & inclusion.

• A passion for relationship-based and systemic practice.

• A drive to learn, reflect, and continuously improve.

Why Join Our Family Help Service?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly developed service built on relational and systemic principles, placing families at the centre of decision-making.

You'll benefit from:

• A supportive pod structure with strong team identity

• Reflective supervision and shared learning

• Opportunities to influence and shape a growing service

• Hybrid working from Shute End and home

A Different Kind of Interview Experience

We want you to experience our culture at Wokingham, not just hear about it.

Alongside the formal interview, we will offer opportunities to:

• Join us on a Recruitment call to hear more about our Children's Services model

• Meet members of our Senior Leadership Team

• Take a tour of our re-designed workspace

• Have informal conversations with potential future colleagues

This is your chance to get a real feel for who we are and how we work.

Key Dates

• Closing date: Sunday 25th October 2026, 11pm

• Face to Face interviews: TBC

Apply Now

If you're ready to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking service that puts relationships first, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of Family Help.

Please be aware that recruitment for our Children's Social Worker roles is only for candidates who reside in the UK, hold the 'Right to Work', a SWE Registration number and a full UK Driving Licence.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Further information on this vacancy

• Social Worker Job Description, Family Help

Family Liaison Worker

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

At SIG Safe Ground, we do things differently. Safe Ground is an Arts-based therapeutically informed charity with over 30 years' experience working across the criminal justice system. We support people in custody and their families to build stronger and more fulfilled relationships, reflect on behaviours, and navigate change without shame.

Job Title: Family Liaison Worker

Location: Based within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley, Liverpool. Step Free access is available at this service.

Salary: £26,200

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:30. Please be aware that you may be required to work outside these hours as per participant and service requirements including bank holidays.

The Visitors Centre is open 7 days a week from 07:30 - 17:30. Family visits take place four times a day currently.

Are you ready to do things differently, and make it count?

Safe Ground isn't your typical charitable organisation, it's not your regular 9-5. Safe Ground do things differently. We work inside prisons, using creative, therapeutic approaches to strengthen relationships between men and their families. Our work is rooted in connection, reflection, and real change, often in environments that aren t designed for either. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, without discrimination , stigma or judgement.

About the Role

We're hiring a Family Liaison Worker to join our team based in HMP Altcourse. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for visitors attending the service. You will support in the development of a welcoming, comfortable, and conductive space which will support meaningful engagement for both, adults and children.

The role will focus on ensuring a timely and efficient processing of all visitors, whilst supporting collaborative partnerships between family members and key prison teams towards a person-centred service. You ll also lead structured play sessions with children of all ages who are visiting a parent or loved one in prison, making sure they feel safe, engaged and cared for during their visit.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Visitor s Centre service to appear, operate and deliver to the quality of standards of all relevant stakeholders.
• Welcome and book in visitors attending the centre.
• Develop and maintain a child-friendly space and interventions in the visitors centre, visits hall, and prison.
• Manage and support in the in prison children s play area.
• Plan and deliver activities to engage and create meaningful and memorable family visits.
• Promote Safe Grounds programmatic work, collaborate with the team and support with activities and interventions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with various teams, such as wing staff, governors, family services, resettlement teams, and other HMP partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Work to meet KPIs and targets as a team, and individually.

About You

We're looking for a compassionate and organised individual who understands the challenges faced by families affected by imprisonment with excellent communication skills. As part of Safe Ground s flagship Family Service, you will be positive, non-judgemental, and able to build good relationships that support personal development. You will be self motivated, able to manage your time effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and people from a range of backgrounds.

You'll be committed to helping Visitors Centre, men in custody and their families to achieve their goals and will demonstrate alignment with SIG values. Together, you ll help strengthen family relationships, support positive change and contribute to a more compassionate, trauma informed culture within the prison.

• You will be comfortable working within a prison environment
• Previous professional or lived experience supporting men in custody, alongside experience of working with children and their families is desirable but not essential.

• Willingness to undertake required training, including experiential programme training and Criminal Justice Service security and key training

• Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals
• Understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Ability to work with confidential information, maintain accurate records and write accurate reports
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

Description
Priory Hospital Cheadle
£47810.0 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Cheadle is looking for a UKCP registered Family Therapist to join our established therapy team on our CAMHS unit in Manchester.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1-2 miles from the service.
What you'll be doing
As a Family Therapist, you will identify and deliver appropriate and relevant treatments and intervention within the given this field of therapy. You will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

You will also:

• Receive and responds promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual client's therapeutic needs.
• Lead and facilitate group and/or individual therapy sessions, ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the clients, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients' therapy plan.
• Manage, monitor and reviews an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed timescales.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Description:

Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent.

About you

Professionally registered with a degree in social work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent - you will have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. Your experience should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks.

Along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner, being a team player is essential in any social work team. You will build relationships with colleagues, as well as statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies.

If you share this vision of excellent Social Work practice, we want to hear from you.

Rewards

In return for helping us achieve our aims, there is a strong commitment to supporting your professional development. As a qualified Social Worker we know that you want to make a difference and working at Kent County Council you will be given every support and opportunity to do so.

We offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.

Benefits

A competitive starting salary, including an annual market premium payment of up to 5,000 subject to eligibility.

A supportive team working environment with regular supervision.

Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway.

An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs.

Generous annual leave allowance.

Local Government pension scheme.

Access to smarter working / flexible working.

Relocation Package.

You will also have a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.

What Kent County Council Offers:

• Up to 8,000 relocation support
• 3,000 retention bonus
• 2,000 annual car premium
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong professional support, training, and career progression

Main duties and responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively

• Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard.

• Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking social work training, to support and further their professional knowledge and development to impact upon the overall quality of practice within teams.

• Attend court, where appropriate, to assist the team in ensuring that key professional input and expertise is provided to high profile and sensitive cases.

• Act as Practice Assessor to support student placements/ASYE.

• Liaise regularly with colleagues throughout the Council to ensure social work staff deliver existing and new practices consistently and to a high standard.

• Contribute to the development of new initiatives through attendance or leadership on working groups, multi agency forums, training courses etc and acting as lead for identified service initiatives, i.e. planning for permanence and research work, to develop current and new ways of working that meet service requirements.

• Maintain awareness of changes in legislation and related policies and practices and ensure all social work staff are also informed of these changes to enable consistent and timely implementation.

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.