Senior Social Worker – Integrated Adolescent Service

Kent County Council; England; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £5,000 retention package

Relocation package

Golden hello payment

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join the Integrated Adolescent Service in West Kent. You will support adolescents and families, build resilience, and work with multi-agency partners to reduce risk and support that vulnerable group.

Applicants should have a social work degree (CQSW/DipSW or equivalent), be BASW registered, and have substantial post-qualification experience in family work, assessment, and contextual safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent) and BASW registration.
• Substantial post-qualification experience with children and families.
• Experience in systemic practice and knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive support to adolescents and families to develop long-term solutions.
• Assess needs, manage cases across child in need, protection, and contextual harm.
• Work with partners across youth services, housing, health and education.
• Be mobile across West Kent, with transport to venues in rural areas.

Skills

Empathy & emotional intelligence

Trauma-informed practice

Contextual safeguarding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent)

Job description

Kent County Council is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join the Integrated Adolescent Service in West Kent. You will support adolescents and families, build resilience, and work with multi-agency partners to reduce risk and support that vulnerable group.

Applicants should have a social work degree (CQSW/DipSW or equivalent), be BASW registered, and have substantial post-qualification experience in family work, assessment, and contextual safeguarding.