Social Worker - Children''s Social Work Teams - Medway Council
Up to -41,956 + -5,000 Market Premia + -2,000 Annual Retention Payment

Medway Council is recruiting a skilled and committed Social Worker to join their Children''s Social Work Teams. This role involves working proactively with children and families requiring statutory intervention using the Signs of Safety model. You will be responsible for implementing child protection and child in need plans aimed at safeguarding children and supporting families toward stability or, when necessary, legal proceedings.

Benefits:

• Up to -41,956 salary

• -5,000 market premia

• -2,000 annual retention payment after 1 year''s service

• Hybrid working with minimum 2 days in office per week

• Ongoing reflective supervision and continuous professional development

• Opportunity to work in a supportive, relationship-focused team

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload using Signs of Safety to undertake assessments, prepare SMART plans, and review case progress with clear outcomes

• Engage directly with children and families to understand their lived experiences, wishes, and feelings

• Maintain accurate, timely records and prepare reports for Child Protection Conferences, court proceedings, and other statutory meetings

• Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals and agencies to promote children''s safety and wellbeing

• Participate in regular reflective supervision and keep up to date with current research, legislation, and best practice

About You:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

• Successful completion of ASYE

• Experience working with children and families in statutory settings

• Familiarity with or willingness to be trained in Signs of Safety

• Skilled in child protection, direct work, and court-related processes

• Strong assessment, report-writing, and multi-agency working skills

• Commitment to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice

Medway''s Commitment:
We listen to children and young people''s views and strive to be good listeners, honest, consistent, and resourceful advocates for their rights and wellbeing.

Work Style:
Hybrid working model - minimum 2 days per week in the office and flexibility for other locations. The role requires occasional duty weeks spent fully office-based.

Additional Requirements:

• Full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes

• Enhanced DBS check required

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children''s lives within a supportive and progressive local authority.

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or