Social Worker - Folkestone and Hythe Community Team

Kent County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kent County Council as a Social Worker within the Folkestone and Hythe Community Team. This exciting permanent position offers a hybrid working model, diverse support for community needs, and opportunities for professional development. New joiners may receive a £3000 Golden Hello, along with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Market premium payments

Generous leave

Local government pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong literacy, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, forward-thinking attitude required.
• Registered as Social Worker with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments (Care Act, MCA, etc.) and safeguarding enquiries.
• Provide person-centered support to adults with care needs.
• Serve in a customer-facing role to ensure effective communication.

Skills

Literacy

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Positive Attitude

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker - Folkestone and Hythe Community Team

Role Responsibility

We are recruiting Social Workers with a range of skills and experience.

Permanent, full-time opportunities are available.

Roles are within the Folkestone and Hythe Community Team in Kent, operating on a hybrid model of office-based and remote work to meet service needs.

£3000 Golden Hello payment to new joiners (subject to criteria) and service-related payments following continuous service.

About Us

An exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent, focusing on locality working, person-centered support, and good practice.

We work with adults with various care needs, conducting assessments such as Care Act, MCA, Court of Protection, and safeguarding enquiries.

Our interventions are based on excellent practice, innovation, and meaningful measures, emphasizing relationship-building with individuals, families, and communities.

About You

We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified social workers who meet current professional standards and hold registration with Social Work England.

You should have strong literacy and communication skills, and a positive, forward-thinking attitude.

The role requires a Full UK Driving Licence, but reasonable adjustments will be made for disabilities.

Our Support Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working options, market premium payments (subject to eligibility), generous leave, and a local government pension scheme.

Opportunities for professional development include access to our social care academy, progression routes, and practice framework.

We support skill development in areas like Mental Health, Best Interest Assessments, and Practice Education.

You will receive regular supervision and opportunities for career development.

Please specify your preferred work areas and full-time or part-time preferences on your application.

We are extending our hours to provide an 8 am to 8 pm, 7-day service to meet community needs.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and registration with Social Work England.

The role is customer-facing, with a statutory duty to ensure effective communication in English/Welsh.

Interview dates will be confirmed if successful.

For more information, contact Senior Business Support Officer Rebecca Button at [e-mail] or Community Team Manager Joe Lillicrap at [e-mail].

We also welcome applications from registered nurses and occupational therapists. Contact relevant managers for opportunities.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds to foster an inclusive workplace.

Apply soon, as the closing date may be earlier if we receive many qualified applications.

Location: Cheriton House, Motis Business Centre, Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, UK