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Qualified Social Worker

Bushy Hill
4 days ago
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Connect2socialwork are looking for Qualified Social Workers to join Surrey County Council's Children's Social Services on a permanent basis. I am currently recruiting for the Assessment Team however other teams are available please don't hesitate to contact me.

Key Skills:

Able to analyse and interpret information and data, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.
Able to work proactively as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.
Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to others and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action.
Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.

Qualifications and/or experience:

A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.
Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.
Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with complex issues, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development.
Experience of effectively coaching and supervising others, acting as practice role model and promoting exemplary practice.
Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload.

If interested in this role or any others, please contact Jack Best on (phone number removed) or email a CV to (url removed)

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 and Luton Borough 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.

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

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