JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Social Worker Adult Locality Team Location: Medway, Kent, UK Salary: £42,476.00 Annually Contract Type: Permanent | Full Time Social Worker Adult Locality Team Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career journey as a Social Worker with the Adult Locality Team in a vibrant and diverse area of Medway ? This is your chance to make a real difference in a community that values its social services and strives for excellence in supporting its vulnerable adults. You'll be joining a welcoming and forward-thinking organisation that champions continuous professional development and offers a dynamic hybrid working style. With a competitive salary of £42,476.00 annually, full-time opportunities, and a commitment to helping you thrive, this role promises both professional and personal fulfilment. Perks and benefits: Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of balancing office-based work with working from home. Full-Time Role: Benefit from stability while fully immersing yourself in meaningful work. Continuous Professional Development: Access learning opportunities to remain at the forefront of social work practice. Supportive Work Culture: Be part of an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and teamwork. Generous Holiday Allowance: Take time to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. What you will do: Conduct assessments and reviews to ensure adults receive appropriate support and resources. Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to develop comprehensive care plans. Provide expert guidance in complex safeguarding cases, upholding individuals rights and autonomy. Offer support and supervision to Social Care Officers and students, promoting strength-based practice. Chair meetings and manage a caseload, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery. Key Corporate Accountabilities: Align practice with service plan objectives and performance targets. Maintain compliance with GDPR responsibilities and complete required training. Actively safeguard vulnerable adults, recognising safeguarding as a shared responsibility. Act as a corporate parent, supporting care-experienced children and young people in Medway. Participate in performance appraisal, team development, and uphold the Equality Act 2010. Comply with Health and Safety policies and support crime prevention under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. Contribute to the Medway Carbon Neutral by 2050 commitment and respond to major civil incidents when required. Person Specification: Level A: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England. Minimum 23 years post-qualifying experience. Demonstrable experience in complex safeguarding and promoting individual autonomy. Level B and C (Additions): Experience in team leadership, performance management, and supervision of complex cases. Practice Educator Award and/or additional specialised qualifications. Working in Medway offers a supportive and rewarding professional environment alongside cultural diversity, excellent transport links, and a vibrant lifestyle. Discover a place where your career and life can flourish. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and numerous prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience. Apply now to take the next step in your social work career and make a lasting difference within Medways Adult Locality Team.