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Experienced Social Worker

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 43,000 - 47,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chatham, Medway

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Experienced Social Worker

Children’s Services | Medway Council
Permanent Role | £43,000 – £47,000 per annum | Start ASAP

Medway Council is looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join its dedicated Children’s Services team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a council that continues to invest in its workforce, prioritise staff wellbeing, and strengthen outcomes for children and families across the region.

This role offers the stability and long-term career progression that comes with permanent employment, alongside supportive leadership, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop within a forward-thinking local authority.

The Role

You will work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality services and meet service plan objectives and targets while managing a varied caseload within Children’s Services.

Key responsibilities include:

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    Collaborating with colleagues to achieve service objectives and performance targets

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    Participating in one-to-one Performance Development Reviews and supporting team development needs

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    Promoting and supporting the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy

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    Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all safe working practices

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    Supporting the Council’s duty under Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to help prevent crime and disorder

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    Undertaking additional duties, as agreed by the Head of Service, in line with the role

Why Join Medway Council?

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    Competitive salary package of £43,000 – £47,000

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    Permanent position offering long-term stability and career progression

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    Supportive management and collaborative team culture

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    Ongoing learning, development, and progression opportunities

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    Flexible and inclusive working environment

Why Apply Through SW Locums?

SW Locums is a specialist Social Work agency known for its honest, supportive, and relationship-focused approach. You’ll receive dedicated support throughout the recruitment process from consultants who genuinely understand the sector and are committed to helping you find the right long-term opportunity.

If you are an experienced Social Worker ready for your next permanent role within a supportive and ambitious local authority, we would love to hear from you

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