Social Worker: Assessment

We're hiring a Social Worker to join the children's Assessment Team!

Job Status: Full Time Permanent

Location: Broadside

Working Style: Hybrid

Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £38,476 and £41,956 per annum, dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £48,956 per year when market premiums and retention are applied

Our vision and values put children at the heart of everything we do. As a social worker in our Assessment Team you will manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, working with children, young people and their families . You will also be expected to use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with families .

Reporting directly to a Team Manager, you will benefit from regular individual and group supervision . You will also be supported to develop your skills and expertise at every stage of your career.

• We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –
• A market allowance of £5,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)
• A retention payment of £2,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)
• 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.