For Assessment Social Worker we are offering £36,109 + £2,000 market premia + £2,000 retention payment paid annually after 1 years’ service, and for experienced level up to £39,532 + £2,500 market premia + £3,000 retention payment paid annually after 1 years’ service.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker’s experience.

To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

ACCOUNTABILITIES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The children and young people of Medway have said the following qualities are really important to them:

• Be a good listener
• Be non-judgemental
• Be consistent and Stable
• Be contactable
• Understand me
• Be honest
• Be Focused
• Be realistic
• Be a good timekeeper
• Be resourceful in your approach

Be ambitious for young people and promote others to share the same drive.

Champion Children and Young People’s views and rights in everything you do.

Ensure Children and Young People’s voices are listened to and acted upon.

‘Do what you say and say what you do’.