Experienced Social Worker- Shepway Community Team, Cheriton
Client: Kent County Council
Location: Cheriton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 0eef230fb103
Job Views: 7
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description
Role Responsibilities
We are recruiting experienced Social Workers with a range of skills and experience. A permanent, full-time opportunity is available within the Shepway Community Team in Kent. The role offers a hybrid model of office-based and remote working to meet service needs.
Benefits include a £3000 Golden Hello payment (subject to criteria) and service-related payments following continuous employment.
About Us
Join our community teams across Kent to enhance locality working and prioritize person-centered, good practice approaches. We work with adults with various care needs, conducting assessments such as Care Act, MCA, Court of Protection applications, and safeguarding enquiries.
Our practice is built on excellent relationships, innovation, and meaningful measures, engaging early with communities to empower individuals to access local support.
About You
Applicants should have post-qualification experience in Social Services or related fields, hold registration with Social Work England, and be competent at the Experienced Practitioner level. Experience in risk management, safeguarding, and supervising staff is essential.
A positive, forward-thinking attitude and strengths-based practice approach are desired. A Full UK Driving Licence is required; applications will be considered with reasonable adjustments for disabilities.
Our Support Offer
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working options, market premium payments (where eligible), generous leave, and pension scheme. Opportunities for professional development, including specialist training and career progression, are available.
Support includes regular supervision, practice reflection, and development opportunities. We are moving towards extended service hours from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, to better meet service needs.
This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and registration with Social Work England. It is a customer-facing role, with standards set for effective communication as per statutory requirements.
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