Social Work Assistant

Kent County Council; Borough of Swale; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is hiring a permanent full-time Social Work Assistant for the Disabled Young People’s Team, covering North Kent. Hybrid working is encouraged with office presence at least twice weekly, across Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, Swale and surrounding villages.

The role involves direct work with 18–25-year-olds, collaboration with professionals, and strong record-keeping. The team offers extensive training and supervision, with opportunities to develop skills and advance within

Qualifications

• High motivation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience or willingness to work with disabled young people aged 18–25.

Responsibilities

• Hold your own caseload of young people transitioning into adulthood.
• Carry out direct work with young people in various settings to ensure their voice is heard.
• Promote safety and support independence in day-to-day life.
• Work with other professionals to develop integrated care plans.
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date record keeping using IT systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 Health and/or Social Care

Job description

Social Work Assistant

Role Responsibility

About the Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Social Work Assistant in the Disabled Young People's Team covering North Kent. The team covers Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, Swale and surrounding villages. We have Gravesham Civic Centre and Orchards MASH, Swale as our office bases, this position will be based at the Orchards.

We promote hybrid working but do encourage working in an office at least twice per week so the team can get together and share ideas and knowledge whilst supporting each other. There is an expectation that you are able to work flexibly across the whole area covered by the team.

We are able to provide an extensive training and development programme and you will be provided with support and opportunities to further develop your own knowledge and skills with regular supervision.

Role and Responsibilities

Our team of Social Workers and Social Work Assistants predominantly work with young people aged 18 - 25 with a range of care and support needs and we place the individual at the centre of their support. You will hold your own caseload of young people who you will support as they transition into adulthood aiding the development of their skills and independence.

You will complete direct work with young people in a variety of settings ensuring that the young persons voice is heard, and you will take the lead in promoting their safety in their day to day lives and to help them to live as a full and independent lives as possible.

You will be required to work alongside and in partnership with other professionals to develop plans to meet the care and support needs that have been identified.

You will be required to ensure that all record keeping is accurate and kept up to date using the appropriate IT systems.

About You

We are looking for somebody who is highly motivated and can demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deliver the highest quality service to disabled young people, their families and carers. The ideal candidate would have a positive, forward-thinking attitude and be creative and imaginative and be able to work collaboratively as part of the team.

A qualification of Level 2 Health and/or Social Care or equivalent would be required for this post and experience in either Adults or Children's Services is essential.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

Work that works for you and for us - let's talk about flexibility

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at Swale MASH Orchards, Sittingbourne.

Contact Details

Please call the recruiting Team Manager, Josiah Nyathi (03000 413232) if you wish to know more or would like an informal discussion about the role.

About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.