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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. 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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)

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Social Worker- Medway Intensive Support Team (Adults)

Medway Council

£38,476 - £45,829

kent (On-Site)

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