Experienced Social Worker – Children’s Social Work Teams

Experienced Social Worker – Children’s Social Work Teams Employer: Medway Council Salary: £38,042 - £41,409 per annum (inclusive of Market Premia payment) Location: Chatham, Kent Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 25/04/2020 at 23:55 PM Reference: CH0298LS Medway Council is seeking experienced social workers to join our Safeguarding Service. As a qualified and registered social worker with Social Work England,and at least two year’s post qualifying experience, you will be able to recognise and evaluate risk to children and have a sound understanding of legislation and statutory guidance relevant to children’s services. You will manage a complex and diverse caseload from children in need, child protection, court work and looked after children. You must have excellent written and verbal skills together with strong assessment and analytical skills. In return you will be supported through regular individual and reflective team supervision, dedicated administrative support and excellent training opportunities to support you with your career development. Medway is proud to offer an excellent benefits package including -•Retention Payment of £3,000 per annum Retention Payment of £3,000 per annum Career progression scheme to support your continuous professional development Essential User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car upon completion of probationary period Free car parking Access to a Surface Pro and mobile phone, to support flexible working Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 To view a full range of benefits please visit our staff benefits page by clicking here Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis and successful candidates invited to interview. For more information and to apply please click the Apply button.