Social Worker Children & Families

Frontier Consulting; Chatham; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services provider in the United Kingdom is recruiting passionate Social Workers to join their Children's Social Work Team. With an annual salary package of up to £51,329, including benefits such as annual leave, a pension scheme, and a relocation package, this role offers a chance to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families in Medway. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work qualification and a commitment to relationship-based practice.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement up to 30 days

Local government pension scheme

Car user allowance

Free car parking

Relocation package up to £8,000

Access to professional development

Hybrid working style

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-qualifying experience in children's social work is preferred.
• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England are required.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated social work team focused on children and families.
• Commit to making a difference in the lives of children in Medway.
• Use relationship and strengths-based work approaches.

Skills

Passion for social work

Ability to work in a team

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.

Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.

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 along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.

Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.

Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).

Our Offer

• We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –
• 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.
• Hybrid working style

About You

• You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.
• You will have successfully completed your ASYE.
• You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes