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Childrens Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker (Perm)Service Care Solutions • Chatham, ENG, GB
Childrens Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker (Perm)

Childrens Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker (Perm)

Service Care Solutions • Chatham, ENG, GB
28 days ago
Salary
£39,823.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Children's Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker\n
Location: Medway, Kent\n
Salary: Social Worker: £39,823 - £43,425 | Experienced Social Worker: £43,426 - £47,434\n
Employer: Medway Council\n
Hybrid Working | Permanent Opportunity\n
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\nService Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Medway Council for passionate and dedicated Children's Social Workers to join their Children's Social Work Teams. If you're committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families while working within a supportive, strengths-based environment, we'd love to hear from you.\n
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Salary & Benefits\n
\nSocial Worker\n
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  • Salary: £39,823 - £43,425
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  • £5,000 Market Premia paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
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  • £2,000 Annual Retention Payment paid each April after one year in post
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Experienced Social Worker\n
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  • Salary: £43,426 - £47,434
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  • £5,500 Market Premia paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
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  • £3,000 Annual Retention Payment paid each April after one year in post
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Additional Benefits\n
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  • Essential Car User Status
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  • Hybrid working (minimum of 2 office days per week, full office attendance whilst on duty)
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  • Regular reflective supervision and ongoing professional development
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  • Supportive management and career progression opportunities
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  • Enhanced DBS provided
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  • Continuous training, including Signs of Safety
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The Role\n
\nYou'll work proactively with children, young people and families requiring statutory intervention, using the Signs of Safety practice model to deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work.\n
\nYour focus will be on safeguarding children, implementing Child in Need and Child Protection Plans, completing robust assessments, and where necessary progressing cases through legal proceedings to achieve the best possible outcomes.\n
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Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Manage a varied caseload with regular reflective supervision.
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  • Complete analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews.
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  • Build positive relationships with children, young people and families.
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  • Undertake direct work with children to understand their lived experiences, wishes and feelings.
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  • Deliver interventions using the Signs of Safety framework.
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  • Prepare high-quality reports for Child Protection Conferences, Children in Need meetings, Looked After Children Reviews and court proceedings.
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  • Maintain accurate case records using electronic recording systems.
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  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies including Police, Education, Health and other safeguarding professionals.
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  • Keep up to date with legislation, research and best practice to maintain professional standards.
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Requirements\n
\nTo be considered you must have:\n
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  • Qualified Social Worker status
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  • Registration with Social Work England
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  • Successful completion of ASYE plus at least 2 years' post-qualification experience working with children and families
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  • Experience within statutory children's social work
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  • Experience of Child Protection and Court Work
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  • Strong assessment and report writing skills
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  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding practice
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  • Experience of Signs of Safety (or willingness to undertake training)
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  • A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
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Why Join Medway Council?\n
\nMedway Council is committed to delivering high-quality services that place children at the centre of everything they do. You'll join a supportive team that values relationship-based practice, reflective supervision and professional development, giving you the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.\n

\n Please note: Shortlisting will take place on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged.Certificate of sponsorship\n
\nMedway's sponsorship allocation has been renewed which is amazing news. Therefore, we are now able to offer a certificate of sponsorship for Social Care posts! \n
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\nInterested?\n
\nFor more information or to apply, contact:\n
Nik Froud\n
\nAssociate Recruitment Consultant\n
\nService Care Solutions\n
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