Experienced Social Worker
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity in Children’s Social Work? Are you ready for your next challenge?
We have opportunities for Experienced Social Workers to join the following teams in Medway:
Our vision and values put children at the heart of everything we do. As an experienced social worker, you will manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, working with children, young people and their families. You will also be expected to use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with families.
Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff. Each team consists of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, 4 Social Workers and a Family Support Worker. There is also dedicated administrative support.
We offer an excellent recruitment package, manageable workloads, and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support.
In addition to the basic salary, we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including -
- A basic salary of £38,056 - £41,567 per annum
- An annual market allowance of £5,500 per annum (payable in monthly payments)
- A retention payment of £3,000. This is a fixed sum payable in April each year, following one years’ service in Medway.
- Generous annual leave entitlement of between 27 - 30 days plus bank holidays
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Essential Car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.
- Free car parking
- Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Roles in Assessment will also require you to be office based during duty week.
- Relocation package of up to £8,000
About You:
- You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.
- You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children and families.
- You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
To Apply
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact one of our recruiting managers (see below) or email the children’s recruitment team at cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk
Suzanne Mehmet, Service Manager (Assessment) - 01634 334470
Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) - 01634 337328
Michael Perrineau-Daley, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337305
Andrada Pepenel, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337327
Applications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview remotely via Microsoft Teams.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.
For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs
Important Information
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Please read the job application guidance when submitting your application.
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 332211 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk
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Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement
Medway 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 age
For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
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.
