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As the Senior Social Worker, you will be required to contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Adult Social Care service in an efficient manner. You will ensure the service is delivered using a strengths based, personalised approach and lead on agreed areas of quality assurance and audit activity – ensuring that multiple and complex sources of information (e.g. complaints, safeguarding adult reviews, audits etc.) are gathered, analysed, and used to direct quality improvement activity. You will be responsible for the professional supervision and oversee a team of social care staff ensuring improvement activity with the service is driven by but not limited to training, coaching and mentoring, peer support workshops. You will provide oversight, professional advice and guidance to the team whilst maintaining your own complex case load. You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users. You will work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. You will research and develop practice guidance, training materials and best practice toolkits in line with local and national policy and ensure that these are understood and adopted operationally. You will be required to develop good practice guidance and tools within a specialist area of the service ensuring learning is shared across all professionals to improve practice and achieve better outcome for our service users. You will represent the local authority in a range of key meetings, panels and groups, ensuring follow up on agreed actions and work closely with colleagues within the council and external partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilise available resources as effectively as possible.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878





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Senior Social Worker - Long Term Care and Support

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Work Team Manager to join our service in Medway. This role is working in a long-term locality team, where we assess and support people from all user groups in the Gillingham/Rainham area who have ongoing needs. We are looking for a manager who has experience across a range of service users, who has experience of supervising and managing staff and of managing complex cases. You will be working alongside 2 other team managers and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a committed team who always put the individual’s needs at the hear of everything we do.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality adult social care services. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Leadership &amp; Team Management: Manage, motivate, and develop a team of social workers and other professionals, providing direction and leadership. Conduct staff appraisals, address welfare and capability issues, and promote a creative, strengths-based culture to supporting people.</li><li>Performance Management: Oversee the performance of your team by embedding a Quality Assurance Framework, ensuring excellent performance and statutory reporting. Provide feedback, coaching, and continuous professional development (CPD) to enhance individual and team effectiveness.</li><li>Resource Allocation: Efficiently deploy resources within a designated budget to meet service demand, ensuring that the team’s workload is appropriately prioritized and managed. Maximize the use of team skills to maintain a high-quality service provision.</li><li>Service Improvement: Work alongside the Operations Manager to improve service delivery by contributing to the development of adult social care provision and policy. Implement new ways of working in response to local and national initiatives, performance indicators, and audits.</li><li>Support and Development: Share good practice with colleagues, particularly newly qualified staff and students, and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.</li><li>Business Continuity: Provide cover in the absence of the Operations Manager and for other Team Managers to maintain service delivery and business continuity.</li><li>Safeguarding &amp; Welfare: Ensure that all duties are carried out in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of people are upheld.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Proven experience in a leadership or team management role within adult social care.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of adult social care policies including safeguarding.</li><li>Strong ability to manage resources effectively within a designated budget.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills.</li><li>A commitment to promoting best practice, professional development, and creating a strengths-based approach to supporting people.</li><li>Ability to motivate and inspire others, while also ensuring high-quality service provision.</li><li>A flexible and proactive approach to change, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.</li></ul>In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Team Manager Long Term Care and Support

Job DescriptionDeputy Team Manager - Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)Salary: £45,624 to £52,038 per annumGrade: FPermanent Contract37 Hours per weekWe are seeking an exceptional, engaging and committed individual to join us as Deputy Team Manager within Thurrock’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).&nbsp;This person must be a Qualified Social Worker at Senior Practitioner level and above.&nbsp;The role is a unique and exciting opportunity to support the MASH team in a secure environment to assess risk to children and young people in Thurrock, consider threshold for intervention and work alongside key agencies to appropriately information share and promote the welfare of children.&nbsp;The post holder will be responsible for screening and signing off risk assessments completed by Social Workers, managing day to day running of the team with the Team Manager, managing a shared inbox and applying consistent threshold.&nbsp;The post holder will be required to deputise for the MASH Team Manager in leading the team as part of this position and will need to comply with and promote legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures. The post holder is responsible for supervising administrative staff that support the MASH Team and will act as the Team Manager in their absence.&nbsp;Requirements;&nbsp;<ul> <li>Be registered with Social Work England and hold a social work degree/masters</li> <li>Have experience in supervising staff</li> <li>Act as the Team Manager in their absence</li> <li>Subject to an enhanced DBS&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience within a multi-agency/front door team&nbsp;</li> <li>Extensive understand of threshold and intervention &nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge of universal support and Early Help Services&nbsp;</li> <li>Be present in the office for a minimum&nbsp;of two days per week</li></ul>Key Dates:&nbsp;Redeployment only Closing Date: 28th August 2025Internal &amp; External Applications: 7th September 2025Interview Date: Week commencing 15/09/2025Additional InformationIf you have any questions about this role, please contact the MASH Team Manager;&nbsp;Amy Crumpler&nbsp;Telephone: 01375 652802 or email: <a href="mailto:ACrumpler@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">ACrumpler@thurrock.gov.uk</a>To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EQw9QyIac_ZEvytdM0_mb30BxTFmfwSpOusjjpEm7kXRZA?e=doAw47" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>Application Requirements&nbsp;As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Deputy Team Manager - MASH

Fixed-Term Contract until May 2026Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.About this roleAs a Carer Support Adviser (Helpline) your responsibilities would include:<ul><li>To work within our busy Carers Helpline team, providing information and advice to carers on the telephone.</li><li>Be the first point of contact for carers and professionals, you will be required to provide tailored information, advice, and guidance in undertaking a proportionate assessment of carers’ needs and, where appropriate, assist with support planning.</li></ul>About youTo be successful in this role you will need:<ul><li>Good communication and listening skills</li><li>Empathy and compassion</li><li>To work positively with a range of people who may be struggling in their caring role.</li><li>At least 6 months of experience in providing support over the telephone in a Helpline or call centre setting</li><li>An overview of health and social care, particularly relating to adults and carers.</li></ul>We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Carers First Can Offer You In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.How to apply Please follow the link to apply <a href="https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/</a>To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.Interview ProcessAll successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly and invited to interview – interview date 17 September 2025.





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Carer Support Adviser (Helpline) 

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest. We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers. About this role As a Carer Support Adviser (Helpline) your responsibilities would include: <ul><li>To work within our busy Carers Helpline team, providing information and advice to carers on the telephone.</li><li>Be the first point of contact for carers and professionals, you will be required to provide tailored information, advice, and guidance in undertaking a proportionate assessment of carers’ needs and, where appropriate, assist with support planning.</li></ul>About you To be successful in this role you will need:<ul><li>Good communication and listening skills</li><li>Empathy and compassion</li><li>To work positively with a range of people who may be struggling in their caring role.</li><li>At least 6 months of experience in providing support over the telephone in a Helpline or call centre setting</li><li>An overview of health and social care, particularly relating to adults and carers.</li></ul>We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Carers First Can Offer You In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.How to apply Visit the link to apply <a href="https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/</a>To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.Interview ProcessAll successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly and invited to interview – interview date 17 September 2025.





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We are recruiting a Community Senior Practitioners with a range of different skills and experience in the Gravesend Community Team.
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service.&nbsp;
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.&nbsp;
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced social workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.
You will hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and be competent to work at the Advanced Practitioner level of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Registered Practitioners
You will have experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries&nbsp;
You will be able to demonstrate expertise in the supervision and development of staff, including performance management&nbsp;
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day is essential.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and a relevant professional qualification (Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy) as well as up to date registration with the appropriate professional body.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Contact Details


For more information about the role, please contact &nbsp;Julie Groombridge 03000 413036 &nbsp;and a member of the team will respond appropriately.

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