Experienced Social Worker – Children in Care Team
📍 Location: Medway Council
💷 Package up to - £54,329 per annum (Experienced Level)
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working Available
Social Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with Medway Council, who are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children in Care Social Worker to join their supportive and forward-thinking team.
In this role, you’ll deliver a high-quality, child-focused casework service to children and young people who are looked after, ensuring they receive the care, stability, and support they need to thrive.
🔹 Your Responsibilities:
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Manage a diverse and meaningful caseload within reflective supervision frameworks
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Undertake clear, analytical assessments, develop SMART care plans, and conduct regular reviews
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Build direct, trusting relationships with children and young people to understand their lived experiences and wishes
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Apply strengths-based and relationship-based approaches in complex family contexts including trauma, exploitation, mental ill-health, disability, and immigration
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Embed Signs of Safety and Life Story Work into daily practice
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Contribute to care planning, permanency strategies and attend key statutory meetings and court proceedings
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Produce timely, well-structured reports to a high professional standard
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Keep up-to-date, accurate records using Medway’s case management systems
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Maintain your Social Work England registration and CPD portfolio
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Stay informed of national legislation, guidance, and evidence-based practice models
🔹 What We’re Looking For:
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Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
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Proven experience in Looked After Children/Children in Care teams
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Strong understanding of relevant legislation (Children Act, GDPR, Working Together)
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Confident in managing complex safeguarding and permanency planning
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Skilled in communication, collaboration, and advocating for vulnerable children
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Resilient, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development
🔹 Why Join Medway Council?
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💸 £54,329 salary for experienced social workers
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🌐 Flexible/Hybrid working options
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🧠 Commitment to reflective supervision & wellbeing
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📚 Excellent CPD, training and development support
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🤝 A culture that values collaboration, diversity and inclusion
🚀 Ready to Apply?
Submit your CV and supporting statement via the CV Library platform. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting is done on a rolling basis