Social Worker - Assessment Team

Medway Council; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 38,476 - 41,956; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual retention payment of £2,000

Market allowance of £5,000 per annum

Up to 30 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Essential car user allowance

Free car parking

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Access to staff benefits and discounts

Professional development support

Job summary

Medway Council in Chatham is seeking candidates for a rewarding social work position. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,476 to £41,956 per year, with potential earnings of up to £48,956, and includes benefits like a £5,000 market allowance, £2,000 retention payment, up to 30 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and hybrid working, ensuring a supportive environment for professional development. Join us to make a difference in the community!

Job description

Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.

Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £38,476 and £41,956 per annum, dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £48,956 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.

Join us and #Make a Difference...

Our Offer

Grade SW-CS2 - up to £48,425 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

• We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –
• A market allowance of £5,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)
• A retention payment of £2,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)
• A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.
• Free car parking
• Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.
• Relocation package of up to £8,000
• A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.
• Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.