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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.Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4><ul>\n<li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>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.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>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.</li>\n<li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul><h4>About You</h4><ul>\n<li>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.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.<h4>Additional Information</h4>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470Oliver Bruce, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337312Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert. Applications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobsPlease consider the application guidance when submitting your application.Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.Equal Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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This role presents a unique chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing multi-faceted complexities, providing hands-on support and interventions within the community including but not exclusive to acute settings, individual’s homes and numerous other settings. The successful applicant will be required to have experience within Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol Misuse, Safeguarding, and outreach work.As a Social Worker in this dynamic team, you will utilise yourself as a tool to engage directly with clients, often in crisis situations, and those that require a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) response. Your role will involve advocating for individuals, ensuring their needs are met, and facilitating access to vital services. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be required to build and maintain relationships with individuals accessing support, their families, and partner agencies, including Housing, Police, Probation Services, Mental Health Professionals, and Addiction Support Organisations. Knowledge of the Medway area is crucial, as you will be navigating local resources and voluntary services to enhance the support available to individuals. Whilst in Medway we support agile working, given the nature of this work, it will predominantly require a presence in both office and community settings, emphasizing direct engagement with clients to effectively address their needs.You will need to apply a strength-based approach in your practice, Undertaking assessments and developing comprehensive care plans through our three conversation framework of assessment. A solid understanding of safeguarding principles, the Mental Health Act, and the Mental Capacity Act is fundamental to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those you support.Join us in this exciting new role, where you will play a key part in transforming lives and promoting positive outcomes for individuals within our community. Your expertise and compassion will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality social care, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.In return we will offer you: <ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.First Response are seeking to appoint a Business Support Officer. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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Social Worker - Children and Young People Disability Team

Medway Council

Up to £51,329 (inclusive of market premia) per annum + retention payment

Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Social Worker- Medway Intensive Support Team (Adults)

Medway Council

£38,476 - £45,829

kent (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

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Experienced Social Worker - Sevenoaks

Kent County Council

£39,355 - £44,900 per annum

Kings Hill (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Social Worker - Adult Community Teams

Kent County Council

£34,421 - £38,304 per annum

Gravesham Civic Centre (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

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4 Social Work job vacancies in Chatham