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Medway Council
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Chatham, Kent
Social Worker – Assessment Service
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £34,512 - £37,541 per annum (inclusive of a Market Premia payment) |
Overview
Social Worker – Assessment Service Employer: Medway Council Salary: £34,512 - £37,541 per annum (inclusive of a 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 23:59 PM Reference: CH0295LS This is a fantastic time to be joining Medway as a Social Worker in our Assessment team. You will be part of an assessment pod consisting of 6 social workers and a Practice Manager. We promote joint working to share risk assessment and enable different perspectives while providing intervention as early as possible during the assessment. We have strong links with partners in Early Help and universal services to ensure we provide the right service, for the right children, at the right time. As a registered social worker with Social Work England and at least one year’s experience, you will be able to undertake direct work with children and young people and be able to evidence understanding of the child’s lived experience. You will also have a good knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance relevant to working in children’s services. You will be responsible for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. 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 £2,000 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 lexible working Relocation Package 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.