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Social Worker – 16+ Care Leavers
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 42,000 - 48,956 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chatham
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Medway Council
Social Worker – 16+ Care Leavers
Salary: Up to £41,956 + £5,000 market premia + £2,000 annual retention payment after 1 year’s service
Closing Date: 10th October
Medway Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our 16+ Care Leavers team. This case-holding role involves working with young people aged 16–18 as they transition from care to independence, managing caseloads, care proceedings, and ensuring pathways are followed before handing over to a Personal Advisor.
The ideal candidate will have statutory social work experience in children’s services, demonstrable experience with looked after children, child protection, permanence planning, and court work. You should be committed to relationship- and strengths-based practice, championing young people’s voices, and achieving positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage caseloads of children in care with reflective supervision
Conduct assessments, develop SMART care plans, and review progress
Prepare clear reports for reviews, legal planning meetings, and care proceedings
Use Signs of Safety in assessments and interventions
Undertake direct work with young people to understand their lived experiences
Collaborate with internal and external partners to coordinate support services
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with GDPR and Medway Council systems
Commit to continuous professional development and reflective supervisionPerson Specification:
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Completion of ASYE
Experience in child protection, looked after children, permanence planning, and court work
Strong relationship- and strengths-based practice skills
Competent in Microsoft Office and electronic children’s systems (e.g., MOSAIC)
Full UK driving licence and daily access to a carBenefits:
Competitive salary plus market premia and retention payment
Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 office-based days per week
Professional development opportunitiesContact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or (url removed)Before You Apply
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