Open role
Social Worker- Children & Families Assessment Team
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Ashford, Kent
- Temporary
- Full Time
- £74,880 - £79,040 Per Hour
Job Description
4‑Day Working Week * Temporary Contract * Immediate Start * £38p/h
Connect2Kent are seeking an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team in Ashford on a temporary basis. You'll be completing Children & Families assessments and supporting children and families at key points of need.
This is a great opportunity for a confident practitioner who wants flexibility, balance, and the chance to make a real impact - all within a supportive, well‑structured team.
What you'll be doing
You'll carry out C&F assessments for children and families referred into the service, ensuring timely, analytical and child‑centred practice.
Completing high‑quality C&F assessments - Clear, evidence‑based assessments that inform robust plans.
Managing a varied caseload - CIN, CP and early safeguarding work depending on need.
Multi‑agency collaboration - Working closely with schools, health, police, carers and families.
Maintaining accurate records - Timely, clear case notes using agreed systems.
Working confidently within legislation - Ensuring practice aligns with statutory guidance and KCC expectations.
What we're looking for
Qualified Social Worker (SWE registered)
Experience in Children & Families, Assessment, CIN or CP
Someone confident, analytical and able to work at pace
A team player who can slot into a busy service quickly
Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Connect2Kent are seeking an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team in Ashford on a temporary basis. You'll be completing Children & Families assessments and supporting children and families at key points of need.
This is a great opportunity for a confident practitioner who wants flexibility, balance, and the chance to make a real impact - all within a supportive, well‑structured team.
What you'll be doing
You'll carry out C&F assessments for children and families referred into the service, ensuring timely, analytical and child‑centred practice.
Completing high‑quality C&F assessments - Clear, evidence‑based assessments that inform robust plans.
Managing a varied caseload - CIN, CP and early safeguarding work depending on need.
Multi‑agency collaboration - Working closely with schools, health, police, carers and families.
Maintaining accurate records - Timely, clear case notes using agreed systems.
Working confidently within legislation - Ensuring practice aligns with statutory guidance and KCC expectations.
What we're looking for
Qualified Social Worker (SWE registered)
Experience in Children & Families, Assessment, CIN or CP
Someone confident, analytical and able to work at pace
A team player who can slot into a busy service quickly
Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates