Social Worker

Medway Food Partnership; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working scheme

Travel plan discounts

CareFIRST counselling service

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Medway Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Adult Social Care. The role focuses on reviewing packages of care to ensure best value and positive outcomes, using a strengths-based, person-centred approach. You will work within an innovative locality-based service and engage with CPD and reflective supervision.

The post offers a clear career progression framework (CPF) with levels A–C and a hybrid working model balancing remote and office-based work. Enhanced DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must have completed ASYE and be registered with Social Work England.
• Strong ability to review care packages to ensure best value and positive outcomes.
• Competency Progression Framework linked to salary.
• Hybrid working model with some office-based work.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review packages of care to ensure best value and outcomes.
• Deliver services using strengths-based, person-centred approach.
• Collaborate with partners and local communities.
• Engage in CPD and supervision to develop practice.

Skills

ASYE

Social Work England

Strengths-based

Person-centred

CPD

Job description

As a qualified social worker are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults with social care needs and have a strong review background? If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care. Where is Medway? Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership. Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary. The post We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within long term and early help. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service and who enjoy the challenge of reviewing packages of care to ensure best value and positive outcomes. The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people to live their lives in the way that they choose. Working at Medway Council means that you will be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in Making you feel valued We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge. We have a hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based. The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Adults' DBS check., Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Level specific wording for targeted recruitment: Level A Early Help and Prevention are seeking a Social Worker to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria which are essential for appointment to the role.
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  In return we will offer you:
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme package
• Access to wider training and development qualifications
• Flexible working scheme
• Travel plan discounts
• Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
• Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers