Experienced Social Worker - Sandwich / Dover Community Teams

Kent County Council; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as an Experienced Social Worker in Sandwich or Dover. This role offers a hybrid working model, focusing on person-centered practice and community engagement. You will conduct assessments, manage risks, and support individuals with various care needs. The council values diversity and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in Social Services or related fields.
• Registration with Social Work England or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Care Act Assessments and safeguarding enquiries.
• Engage with individuals, families, and communities.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work

Job description

Experienced Social Worker - Sandwich / Dover Community Teams

Role Responsibilities

We are recruiting experienced Social Workers with a range of skills and experience.

These full-time permanent roles are available in our Sandwich or Dover Community Teams. We operate in a hybrid model of office-based and remote working to meet service needs.

£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service-related payments following continuous service.

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice, focusing on person-centered and good practice.

We work with adults with various care and support needs, placing individuals at the center of their support. Responsibilities include Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries.

Our interventions are based on excellent practice, innovation, and meaningful measures, emphasizing relationship-building with individuals, families, and carers. We engage communities early to empower people to find trusted local help and support.

About You

We welcome applications from experienced social workers with post-qualification experience in Social Services, health agencies, or related private or voluntary organizations.

You will hold registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and be competent at the Experienced Practitioner level of the Social Care Capabilities Framework.

You should have experience in managing and reducing risk, completing safeguarding enquiries, and supervising staff.

A high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written, is essential.

We seek positive, forward-thinking individuals who use strengths-based practice centered around individuals' outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused, flexible, and collaborative.

This role requires holding a Full UK Driving Licence. The Council is committed to reasonable adjustments; applications will be considered even if unable to drive due to disability.

Our Support Offer

In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, work-life balance, and flexible working options.

Generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility), annual leave, and the local government pension scheme.

Opportunities for professional development through our social care academy, progression routes, and a new practice framework.

Support for developing specialist practice areas such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training, and Practice Educator Training.

Regular supervision, reflective practice opportunities, and career development support.

We are moving towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to meet increasing public accessibility needs.

Additional Information

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service and relevant professional qualifications (Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy). Registration with the appropriate professional body must be current.

This is a customer-facing role, and the council has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure candidates have sufficient spoken English/Welsh skills for effective performance.

For more information, please contact:

• Kat Brown: 03000 412484
• Hayley Brind: 03000 413195

About the Company

KCC promotes flexible work arrangements and values diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds to create an inclusive workplace.

Please apply promptly, as the closing date may be earlier if sufficient qualified candidates apply.

Location: Dover Civic Centre (Hybrid working), United Kingdom