Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of The Children in Kent?

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Children in Care Team with a Pay rate up to 42 an hour on a locum basis.

The benefits of this Social Worker role:

• Hybrid working
• Supportive team to work in
• Laptop and training provided
• Low case load

Job Description;

• While we listen, we expect a lot from you too.
• We're focused on creating innovative and effective solutions to the children and families we work with.
• That means collaborating with colleagues in early help and prevention, and increased partnership working.
• As a large and diverse county, we offer an unrivalled range of work and settings - all with their own challenges. Rising to these challenges will require all of your resilience, commitment and fortitude.
• And, as we build our model of excellent professional practice, you should be ready to try innovative ways of working - responding to new and challenging situations with both a creative and disciplined approach.
• Managing a complex and diverse Children & Families caseload, involving assessments, reviews, preparing welfare reports, and court attendance, you'll help us to make children's voices heard across Kent.
• In return, you can expect a high level of quality support from us.
• You'll also enjoy an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and training opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

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 Connect2SocialWork:

• 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 400 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place
• "Warm Welcome" bonus - get 250 when you secure a role through our agency

About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply.

If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me (url removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.