About the role
Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Medway Council in recruiting Social Workers and Experienced Social Workers to join their Children in Care Team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Good-rated Children's Service that continues to invest heavily in its workforce through additional management capacity, competitive benefits and ongoing professional development. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated team where relationship-based and strengths-based practice is at the heart of everything they do.
Your Benefits Working for Medway Council
- Salary of £39,823 – £47,434 per annum plus market premia and retention payments (DOE)
- Potential earnings of up to £52,934 per annum (DOE)
- Relocation package of up to £8,000
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 office days per week
- Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Car user allowance, free parking, wellbeing support and ongoing professional development
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children and young people within the Children in Care Team
- Complete statutory visits, assessments, care planning and permanence planning
- Undertake direct work with children and ensure their voices are central to decision-making
- Work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
For This Role You Will Need
- A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
- Successful completion of the ASYE programme and experience within statutory children's services
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Strong assessment, safeguarding and relationship-building skills
If This Sounds Like the Right Opportunity for You…
Please contact Mozz Radwan on 0203 857 3486 to discuss this role confidentially.
International Recruitment Statement
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed under the Red or Amber categories of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel, based on the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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