Social Worker – Children’s Social Work Team
Salary: £38,476 – £41,956 DOE
Location: Chatham, Kent (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence & access to own vehicle
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Children’s Social Worker to join a statutory Children’s Social Work Team supporting children and families requiring safeguarding intervention.
You will manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases, working directly with children and families to improve safety and long-term outcomes. The role includes assessment, planning, intervention and court work where required.
You will work within a supportive team structure with regular reflective supervision and opportunities for continued professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a statutory caseload of children and families
Completing assessments, care plans and reviews
Child Protection and Child in Need planning
Direct work with children and young people
Preparing reports for conferences, reviews and court proceedings
Multi-agency working with police, schools and health professionals
Maintaining accurate case recordings and documentation
Applying relationship-based and strengths-based practice What We’re Looking For Essential
Qualified Social Worker
Social Work England registration
Completed ASYE
Experience working with children and families in a statutory setting
Child protection or safeguarding experience
Ability to complete assessments and court reports
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable
Experience within safeguarding / assessment teams
Signs of Safety knowledge (or willingness to train)
Court work exposure Working Pattern
Hybrid working
Minimum 2 office days per week
Flexible working arrangements available Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker post-ASYE looking to develop safeguarding experience within a supportive Local Authority environment with structured supervision and clear progression routes to Senior Practitioner and management roles.
Additional Information
Travel across the Medway area required
Enhanced DBS required