Job Description

This is an exciting time to join our Children and Young People with Disabilities\' Team and be part of our Children\'s Social Care improvement journey. We have realigned our services and increased staffing capacity to ensure our staff feel supported to achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people and families.

We have also invested in our learning and development offer, launched a new career progression framework and are in the process of embedding Signs of Safety as our relationship-based practice model.

You will manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews, ensuring all vulnerable children and young people with disabilities receive a service that reflects the Council\'s commitment to child and adult safeguarding and meaningful transition into young adulthood.

As a registered social worker with 2 years\' post qualifying experience you will be able to demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families. You will also be experienced in working with children in a statutory setting and undertaking direct work with disabled children and young people.

In additional to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including -
of \xc2\xa35,000 per annum (paid monthly) of \xc2\xa32,000 per annum (paid annually) * 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.
• Free car parking
• Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office)
• Relocation package of up to \xc2\xa38,000

About You

• You will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.
• You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 1 years\' practice as a social worker, working with children and families.
• You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

For an informal discussion please contact Mandy Lawson, Service Manager on 01634 338500.

To apply please click on the \'Apply Online\' button at the bottom of this advert.

Applications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Children\'s DBS Check.

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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

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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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