Experienced Social Worker- Shepway Community Team

TN United Kingdom; Folkestone and Hythe District; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Social Workers to join their Shepway Community Team in Kent. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office and remote work effectively. You'll engage with adults with diverse care needs, conducting vital assessments and safeguarding enquiries. With a strong emphasis on person-centered practices, this position provides opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, including a £3000 Golden Hello payment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

£3000 Golden Hello payment

Flexible working options

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Specialist training

Regular supervision and practice reflection

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with a focus on person-centered approaches.
• Competence at the Experienced Practitioner level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and safeguarding enquiries for adults with care needs.
• Supervise staff and manage risks effectively.

Skills

Post-qualification experience in Social Services

Risk management

Safeguarding

Supervising staff

Strengths-based practice

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Experienced Social Worker- Shepway Community Team, Cheriton

Client: Kent County Council

Location: Cheriton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0eef230fb103

Job Views: 7

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

Role Responsibilities

We are recruiting experienced Social Workers with a range of skills and experience. A permanent, full-time opportunity is available within the Shepway Community Team in Kent. The role offers a hybrid model of office-based and remote working to meet service needs.

Benefits include a £3000 Golden Hello payment (subject to criteria) and service-related payments following continuous employment.

About Us

Join our community teams across Kent to enhance locality working and prioritize person-centered, good practice approaches. We work with adults with various care needs, conducting assessments such as Care Act, MCA, Court of Protection applications, and safeguarding enquiries.

Our practice is built on excellent relationships, innovation, and meaningful measures, engaging early with communities to empower individuals to access local support.

About You

Applicants should have post-qualification experience in Social Services or related fields, hold registration with Social Work England, and be competent at the Experienced Practitioner level. Experience in risk management, safeguarding, and supervising staff is essential.

A positive, forward-thinking attitude and strengths-based practice approach are desired. A Full UK Driving Licence is required; applications will be considered with reasonable adjustments for disabilities.

Our Support Offer

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working options, market premium payments (where eligible), generous leave, and pension scheme. Opportunities for professional development, including specialist training and career progression, are available.

Support includes regular supervision, practice reflection, and development opportunities. We are moving towards extended service hours from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, to better meet service needs.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and registration with Social Work England. It is a customer-facing role, with standards set for effective communication as per statutory requirements.