Social Work Assistant - Maidstone Childrens Social Work Team

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing team as a Social Work Assistant in Maidstone, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality services to children and families. This position offers the opportunity for professional development and training, ensuring you can enhance your skills in a supportive environment. With a hybrid working model, you will have the flexibility to work both from home and in the office, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. If you are motivated and possess excellent communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in social work.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to liaise with families and agencies.
• Ability to deliver high-quality services to children and families.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families, providing support and facilitating family time.
• Liaise with Social Workers and partner agencies to ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Motivation

Job description

Social Work Assistant - Maidstone Childrens Social Work Team, Maidstone

Client: Kent County Council

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: db7664d0f760

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Responsibilities

• An opportunity has arisen for two full-time Social Work Assistants in the Maidstone Children Social Work Teams. This is an exciting time to join a growing and dynamic team as we build and consolidate good practice in this area of social work.
• Training and development are available, with support and opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills through regular supervision.
• You will be highly motivated, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deliver high-quality services to children, their families, and carers.
• You will work directly with children and families, facilitating family time, providing parenting support, and exploring healthy relationships and communication. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will liaise with families, Social Workers, and partner agencies including Police, Health, and Education.
• Kent County Council offers a hybrid working model, combining home and office work. The contractual base is at Invicta House, Maidstone. The team covers a large geographical area, and flexibility to work across the entire area is expected.
• This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• As a customer-facing role, the post requires a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for effective job performance, in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Standards are detailed in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please note: Interviews will take place during the week commencing 5th August 2024.