Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team

📍 Location: Medway Council
💷 Package up to - £54,329 per annum (Experienced Level)
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working Available

Social Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with Medway Council, who are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children in Care Social Worker to join their supportive and forward-thinking team.

In this role, you'll deliver a high-quality, child-focused casework service to children and young people who are looked after, ensuring they receive the care, stability, and support they need to thrive.

🔹 Your Responsibilities:

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Manage a diverse and meaningful caseload within reflective supervision frameworks

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Undertake clear, analytical assessments, develop SMART care plans, and conduct regular reviews

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Build direct, trusting relationships with children and young people to understand their lived experiences and wishes

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Apply strengths-based and relationship-based approaches in complex family contexts including trauma, exploitation, mental ill-health, disability, and immigration

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Embed Signs of Safety and Life Story Work into daily practice

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Contribute to care planning, permanency strategies and attend key statutory meetings and court proceedings

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Produce timely, well-structured reports to a high professional standard

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Keep up-to-date, accurate records using Medway's case management systems

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Maintain your Social Work England registration and CPD portfolio

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Stay informed of national legislation, guidance, and evidence-based practice models

🔹 What We're Looking For:

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Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

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Proven experience in Looked After Children/Children in Care teams

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Strong understanding of relevant legislation (Children Act, GDPR, Working Together)

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Confident in managing complex safeguarding and permanency planning

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Skilled in communication, collaboration, and advocating for vulnerable children

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Resilient, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development

🔹 Why Join Medway Council?

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💸 £54,329 salary for experienced social workers

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🌐 Flexible/Hybrid working options

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🧠 Commitment to reflective supervision & wellbeing

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📚 Excellent CPD, training and development support

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🤝 A culture that values collaboration, diversity and inclusion

🚀 Ready to Apply?

Submit your CV and supporting statement via the CV Library platform. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting is done on a rolling basis