The following is a Graduate Review for Kent County Council.
Kent County Council scores 3.8/5 based on 111 reviews.
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What are the Best and Worst things about your job?
Best
Being able to work with children, make a difference in their lives and safeguarding them from harm.
Empowering parents so they are confident to parent their children.
When there are positive outcomes in children's lives.
Worst
Caseloads and time restraints which limits the time you can work positively with families and do real social work.
Dealing with parental conflict.
Dealing with aggressive and hard to reach families.
What is the annual salary for this role?
Starting salary: £31,000 - £33,000
Current salary: £21,000 - £23,000
What hours do you actually work, on average?
Start: 08:30
Finish: 17:00
What advice would you give to someone applying to this role?
The apprenticeship is a good way to learn and equip you to be a children's social worker because you are learning on the job whilst you are doing all the academic side of things. This gives you a chance to apply theory whilst you are working.
Make sure you are aware of the professional standards and what is needed for a role as a social worker.
Do you have any interview tips?
Be confident and clear and know your capabilities. Show case all the positive things you could bring as a role of a social worker.
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