CP Social Worker

As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to:

deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation
undertake assessments of children's needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures
create effective plans which are reviewed in a timely manner
promote and safeguard the welfare of children
provide support, information, and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliant
prepare reports for courts and various meetings, presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings, and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required
chair multi-agency meetings that support the development and review of plans
maintain essential records, input, and maintain records on the core computer system as required
work alongside the Lead Family Help Practitioner, providing child protection expertise and leading on statutory work
undertake direct work with children and families to progress the plan
undertake specialist assessments once training has been provided

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

SWE Registration
Eligible to work in the UK
Drive and have access to a car
Post-qualified experience
Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2

Social Work:

Free DBS and compliance service
Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
Prompt and reliable payroll system
"Refer a Friend" bonus - get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place

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Connect2

Social work is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2

Social work is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates