Hybrid Social Worker - Flexible, Impactful Care

Kent County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Professional development & training

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Kent County Council is recruiting a Social Worker for a permanent, full-time role based in North Kent. The position offers a hybrid model blending office-based and home working to meet service needs.

We welcome experienced practitioners and newly qualified social workers with strong literacy and communication skills. The role emphasises strengths-based practice and collaboration within local teams, with avenues for professional development and flexible working.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
• Strong literacy and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience with strengths-based practice and working collaboratively in teams

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity Act assessments, Court of Protection applications and safeguarding enquiries (Section 42)
• Work across community teams with adults with various care and support needs
• Deliver high-quality social work interventions with a person-centred approach

Job description

Kent County Council is recruiting a Social Worker for a permanent, full-time role based in North Kent. The position offers a hybrid model blending office-based and home working to meet service needs.

We welcome experienced practitioners and newly qualified social workers with strong literacy and communication skills. The role emphasises strengths-based practice and collaboration within local teams, with avenues for professional development and flexible working.