Job Description
As a Senior Practitioner in our Children’s Social Work Team you will be required to manage a complex caseload and contribute to the learning and development of others either through supporting a newly qualified social worker, a family support worker, acting as a practice assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area.
Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff. Each team consists of a Team Manager, a Senior Practitioner, 5 Social Workers (1 of whom may be newly qualified) and a Family Support Worker. There is also dedicated administrative support for each service.
Medway Children's Services is proud of its workforce who are committed, dedicated and work to a high standard. This is a perfect opportunity for an established social worker to join our team and be part of our vision in working together to keep children and families at the heart of everything we do.
Our offer
We offer an excellent recruitment package, manageable workloads, and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -
- A basic salary of £40,568 to £45,376 per annum
- An annual market allowanceof £6,000 per annum (payable in monthly payments)
- A retention paymentof £3,000. This is a fixed sum payable in April each year, following one years’ service in Medway.
- Generous annual leave entitlement of between 27 – 30 days plus bank holidays
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Essential Car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.
- Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (a minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office)
- Relocation package of up to £8,000
About you
- You will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England
- You will have a minimum of 3 years’ post qualifying experience of working with children and families
- You will have demonstrable experience in relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children, young people and families.
- You will hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
To Apply
If you are looking for a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrada Pepenel, Service Manager for CSWT, on 07593 632550 or Pauline Naraine, Head of Service on 07800 512202.
To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert.
Applications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
This post 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
Important Information
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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 cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk
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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
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