Experienced Social Worker – Medway Council (Chatham) Location: Chatham, Kent (Hybrid Working) Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour Contract: Full-time, Locum Elevate Your Practice in the Heart of Medway SW Locums is currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join Medway Council’s Children’s Services team based in Chatham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centric support within a forward-thinking local authority. The Role This full-time locum position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance essential face-to-face statutory work with the flexibility of remote administrative tasks. You will manage a complex caseload, conducting robust assessments and implementing intervention plans that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. Key Responsibilities: * Managing child protection and child in need cases. * Conducting comprehensive section 47 investigations and core assessments. * Formulating and reviewing care plans in collaboration with multi-agency partners. * Representing the local authority in care proceedings and court hearings. About Medway Council Medway Council is committed to a "Child First" approach. The authority has undergone significant transformation, focusing on manageable caseloads and providing practitioner...