Experienced Social Worker - CIC

Medway Council

Chatham

Hybrid

GBP 46,956 - 51,329

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave up to 30 days
Excellent local government pension scheme
Essential car user allowance
Free car parking
Hybrid working
Relocation package up to £8,000
Staff benefits and discounts

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for Experienced Social Workers to join their Children in Care Team. They value commitment and passion for making a difference in children's lives. Offering competitive pay up to £51,329 per annum, generous leave, and extensive staff benefits including hybrid working options. A recognized Social Work qualification is required, along with a driving license. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career while helping the community in Medway.

Qualifications

  • Recognised Social Work qualification registered with Social Work England.
  • Successfully completed ASYE.
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

  • Join a dedicated social work team focused on children and families.
  • Commit to making a difference in the lives of children in Medway.

Skills

Relationship-based practice
Strengths-based practice
Child welfare knowledge
Full driving licence

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Medway Council

Helping UK‑Based Social Workers find their next permanent role!

We are currently recruiting Experienced Social Workers to join our Children in Care 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.

Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.

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.

Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).

Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £2,000 per annum retention payment).

Join us and #Make a Difference…

Our Offer
  • 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
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
Seniority level
  • Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
  • Full‑time
Job function
  • Health Care Provider, Quality Assurance, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
  • Hospitals and Health Care
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