Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care - Medway Council
Up to -45,829 + -5,500 Market Premia + -3,000 Annual Retention Payment

We''re working with Medway Council to recruit an Experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care (CiC) Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service focused on permanency, stability, and building meaningful relationships with looked after children.

Benefits:

• Up to -45,829 salary

• -5,500 market premia

• -3,000 annual retention payment after 1 year''s service

• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days a week in the office)

• Opportunity to complete Practice Educator training

• Robust supervision and commitment to CPD

About the Role:
You''ll manage a caseload of looked after children, working within a supportive team using the Signs of Safety model. You''ll undertake direct work with children and young people to understand their lived experiences, ensure plans remain relevant, and deliver high-quality life-story work. You''ll attend reviews, permanency planning meetings, and manage care proceedings where necessary.

About You:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

• Completed ASYE and at least 2 years'' post-qualified experience

• Experience in statutory children''s services, specifically with looked after children

• Skilled in life-story work, permanency planning, and court work

• Confident using strength-based and relationship-focused approaches

• Strong report writing and assessment skills

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a stable, well-supported team making a real difference to children''s lives.

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