Job Description
We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children and Young People Disability Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.
Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.
Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.
Our Offer
* We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –
* A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays
* An excellent local government pension scheme
* An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.
* Free car parking
* Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.
* Relocation package of up to £8,000
* A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.
* Hybrid working style
About You
* You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.
* You will have successfully completed your ASYE
* You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Important Information
* Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.