Social Worker Fostering (Connected Carers)
Employer:
Medway Council Salary:
Up to £46,646 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment Location:
Chatham, Kent Contract:
Permanent Working Pattern:
Full Time Hours:
37 hours per week. DBS Check:
Enhanced Closing Date:
25/12/2024 at 23:59 Reference:
CSC/24/285/CD A vacancy has arisen for an Experienced Social Worker to join the Connected Carers Team. This is an exciting time to join the team and we are seeking a child-focused social worker to join us in our improvement journey. This role will work with all connected carer and special guardianship applicants with an emphasis on assessment work, developing support plans as well as developing our support services for Special Guardians. A large proportion of the work within the team is undertaking Court directed assessments of friends and families when alternative care plans are being considered for children. This is an exciting yet challenging and complex area of social work. If you are passionate and committed to improving the lives and opportunities of children and young people, and can ensure that children are at the centre of the work that you do; then we would like to hear from you. In return we offer you: Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car Generous annual leave entitlement Generous local government pension scheme package Access to wider training and development qualifications Flexible working scheme Travel plan discounts Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers Important Information: Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. 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. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. How to apply: Please be advised that we only accept online applications submitted through JobsGoPublic ATS.
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Medway Council Salary:
Up to £46,646 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment Location:
Chatham, Kent Contract:
Permanent Working Pattern:
Full Time Hours:
37 hours per week. DBS Check:
Enhanced Closing Date:
25/12/2024 at 23:59 Reference:
CSC/24/285/CD A vacancy has arisen for an Experienced Social Worker to join the Connected Carers Team. This is an exciting time to join the team and we are seeking a child-focused social worker to join us in our improvement journey. This role will work with all connected carer and special guardianship applicants with an emphasis on assessment work, developing support plans as well as developing our support services for Special Guardians. A large proportion of the work within the team is undertaking Court directed assessments of friends and families when alternative care plans are being considered for children. This is an exciting yet challenging and complex area of social work. If you are passionate and committed to improving the lives and opportunities of children and young people, and can ensure that children are at the centre of the work that you do; then we would like to hear from you. In return we offer you: Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car Generous annual leave entitlement Generous local government pension scheme package Access to wider training and development qualifications Flexible working scheme Travel plan discounts Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers Important Information: Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. 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. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. How to apply: Please be advised that we only accept online applications submitted through JobsGoPublic ATS.
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