Connect2Kent are recruiting for experienced Social Worker's to work within the Adoption Team, Maidstone, Kent.

* Pay Rate- £25-30 per hour, plus business mileage 45p per mile *

ASAP start however can be flexible

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience, to join this exciting team. The Adoption Team are based in Maidstone with good transport links & amenities.

Purpose of the Job:

Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Competency Framework.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the competency standards set out in the Competency Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder but all cases will involve difficult and distressing situations.

• Contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives to achieve a more effective use of resources within Children & Families Services.

• Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate effective service delivery.

• Inform advise, counsel and support clients and carers, individually and in group settings, to relieve stress and modify attitudes of behaviour to meet the needs of the client.

• Ensure that information systems, e.g. CAFIS, and client records are effectively maintained to provide up-to-date and accurate information, upon which decisions affecting service delivery can be made.

• Maintain a personal awareness of legislation, departmental and corporate policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery across the Directorate.

A Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required for this position. You will also need to be registered with the HCPC.

Connect2Kent provide a full managed service provision to Kent County Council, across all sectors for their temporary/contract recruitment needs.

* If you are interested in this or any positions we have available, please contact Scott Armstrong on 01622 236678 or email your CV directly to scott.armstrong@connect2kent.co.uk *

Closing Date for CV's midday Wednesday 24th December 2014