Social Worker (Experienced level) - Children's Social Work Teams
Our Children's Social Work team is currently recruiting experienced social workers to join their team. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, where you’ll be given the time and support to best help children and young people in Medway.
In return for your commitment, we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including a market premia payment of £2500 per annum (paid in 12 equal payments) and a retention payment of £3000 per annum (paid after 1 years’ continuous service with Medway).
This is a perfect opportunity for an established social worker to flourish in a local authority and we’re keen to develop your skills to the fullest. If you’re ambitious and looking for your next career step, we offer an accessible and supportive pathway into management roles.
About you
You will hold a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England and have a minimum of two years post qualifying experience.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrada Pepenel, Service Manager for CSWT, on 01634 337327 or Louise Paterson, Service Manager for CSWT, on 01634 337398
To apply
Please follow the Jobs Go Public application link or alternatively email your cv with a covering letter to recruitment@medway.gov.uk quoting CSC706RJ
Applications will be reviewed as soon as you apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviewed via Microsoft Teams.
This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.
Important Information
Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332878 (option 1) or email recruitment@medway.gov.uk
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ 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.
For more information on our Children & Adults Social Care jobs please visit: www.medwaysocialcarejobs.co.uk.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
How to Apply
Please be advised that we only accept online applications submitted through JobsGoPublic ATS
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.
