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.

Following our investment in new Assistant Team Manager roles across the service and internal promotions, 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.

We have vacancies across our Children’s Social Work team, Assessment team and Children in Care team.

Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).

Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).

Join us and #Make a Difference.

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.

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.

For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Person Specification.

How to Apply

Please send your cv together with a supporting statement on how you meet the person specification. Your cv must include your full employment history together with reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment. Please indicate which team you are interested in joining.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below.

Suzanne Mehmet, Service Manager (Assessment) - 01634 334470

Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) - 01634 337328

Michael Perrineau-Daley, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337305

Andrada Pepenel, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337327

Applications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.

For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs

To find out more about Medway the place please click here.

Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email.

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement

Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age