Social Worker - CSWT - Swale - Myn : Job Details

Social Worker (Children & Families)Location: South East of EnglandRecruiting on behalf of our long-term client, Myn invites you to make a real impact in children’s lives.Are you a dedicated Social Worker eager to make a difference? This is your chance to join a team committed to safeguarding and improving the lives of children and their families.The Role:As a Social Worker, you’ll manage a caseload of varying complexities, providing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of actions that promote the welfare of children and families.Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling diverse and complex Children & Families cases.
• Partnering with statutory, private, and voluntary agencies to secure positive outcomes.
• Producing high-quality assessments, reports, and care plans while adhering to best practices and relevant legislation.
• Staying updated on child development theories and their application to practice.
• Representing children’s welfare in court when required.
• Supporting foster carers and adoptive parents in specialised teams (where applicable).
• Contributing to training initiatives and mentoring less experienced colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work (DipSW or equivalent).
• Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
• Completion of ASYE if post-qualification exceeds two years.

Experience:

• Proven experience in Children & Families social work.
• Familiarity with systemic models of practice, such as Signs of Safety.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads independently.
• Competence in report writing and high-quality assessments.
• Familiarity with child protection, fostering, adoption, and related legislation.
• Confidence in navigating court settings.

Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of attachment theory, child development, and family dynamics.
• Knowledge of legislation and policies regarding Looked After Children, Children in Need, and safeguarding.

What You Bring:

• Emotional resilience and flexibility.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and families.

Additional Information:You’ll need the ability to travel across the region as required, and you’ll benefit from regular supervision and professional development opportunities.Join us in shaping brighter futures. Apply today to take your social work career to the next level!