Qualified Social Worker, Maidstone

Connect2Staff are currently looking for locum Social Workers to work in Children's Social Work teams and Children in Care teams for Kent County Council. CSWT are generic teams which include referral & assessment, CIN, CP and LAC. CIC is similar to LAC and will include court proceedings. We are looking for social workers in the Maidstone, Ashford and Kings Hill areas. Pay is up to £35 dependent on experience. Initial 3 month contracts with the chance to be extended. Candidates will ideally have: Have at least 2 years' experience of working as a social worker within children's services HCPC registration Be self-motivated and able to use own initiative Be able to work under pressure and in stressful and challenging situations Be able to demonstrate sensitivity, vigilance and professionalism in their work Have a can-do attitude and flexible approach Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a carBenefits of working for Connect2Staff: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2S Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Reward schemes such as Refer a Friend Prompt and reliable payroll system Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council If interested in this role or any other, please contact Rachel Feehan on (phone number removed) or email a CV to (url removed) About Connect2Staff Connect2Staff is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we can 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. 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