Senior Social Worker - Dartford Community Team

TN United Kingdom; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their community team in Gravesend. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid model, combining office-based and remote work to meet the needs of the community. You will engage with adults requiring various care services, conducting assessments and safeguarding enquiries while promoting a strengths-based, outcome-focused approach. The organization values collaboration and innovation, providing a supportive environment for professional development, including access to a social care academy and career progression opportunities. If you are a forward-thinking individual passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Leave

Pension Scheme

Professional Development Opportunities

Market Premium Payments

Enhanced Disclosure Support

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with Social Work England and work at the Advanced Practitioner level.
• Experience managing risk and safeguarding enquiries is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and safeguarding enquiries for adults with care needs.
• Collaborate with families and communities to provide person-centered care.

Skills

Social Work

Risk Management

Safeguarding

Supervising Staff

Collaboration

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Post-qualification experience in Social Services

Tools

MCA Assessments

Court of Protection Applications

Practice Framework Support

Job description

Role Responsibility

We are recruiting a Senior Social Worker with a range of skills and experience within the Dartford Community Team.

KCC operates in a hybrid model of office-based work (Gravesend) and remote work to meet service needs.

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

About Us

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

We work with adults with various care needs, undertaking assessments, MCA assessments, Court of Protection applications, and safeguarding enquiries.

Our interventions are built on excellent practice, innovation, and meaningful measures, emphasizing relationships with individuals, families, and communities.

About You

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

You must hold registration with Social Work England and be capable of working at the Advanced Practitioner level.

You should have experience managing risk and safeguarding enquiries, supervising staff, and performance management.

We seek positive, forward-thinking individuals who practice strengths-based, outcome-focused social work. Collaboration and teamwork are essential.

You must hold a Full UK Driving License. The Council is committed to reasonable adjustments; applications from those unable to drive due to disability are still welcome.

Our Support Offer

We offer an attractive benefits package, flexible working, market premium payments (subject to eligibility), generous leave, and pension scheme.

Opportunities for professional development include social care academy access, progression routes, and practice framework support.

We support skill development in areas like Mental Health, Best Interest, and Practice Educator training.

Regular supervision and career development support are provided.

We are moving towards extended hours service (8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week) to better meet service needs.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and relevant professional registration. It is a customer-facing position, and English/Welsh language proficiency is essential.

We also welcome applications from registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience for our Community Senior Practitioner roles.