Social Worker - Short Term Pathways East Kent

Role Responsibility

If you are a registered Social Worker, then we would love to hear from you. We are offering an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team which promotes professional development.

We are looking for a motivated, experienced professional who is committed to working in an integrated team and ready to embrace new ways of working, to help further shape our services.

As a Social Worker working with people over the age of 18 with a wide range of disabilities, you will manage a caseload requiring assessment, review and on-going support to make a real difference in achieving improved outcomes and leading to independent living for the service user.

This post requires an excellent working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act/ DOLS, Mental Health Act and Care Act.

Alongside opportunities for training and development, you will receive the support you need and recognition for your good work.

A relevant registered professional qualification in Social Work is required.

The new Older People Physical Disability (OPPD) service operates with modernised office processes and performance management systems. It is increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.

The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day is essential.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification

Our offer

• Social Worker position at KR 9 (£29,446 to £33,510 depending on experience)
• Full induction and comprehensive professional learning and development
• Annual leave allowance of 27 to 30 days depending on grade and experience

Please note that due to the current situation, the interview may not be held face to face but via telephone/webcam.

Contact Details

For further information on this role please contact Elizabeth Harte on 03000 410788.

About the Company

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.