Social Worker/ Experienced Social Worker - 16+ Care Leavers Service

at  Medway Council

SOCIAL WORKER/ EXPERIENCED SOCIAL WORKER - 16+ CARE LEAVERS SERVICE

Employer: Medway Council
Salary: Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market premia) + retention payment
Location: Chatham, Kent
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 11/11/2024 at 23:55
Reference: CSC/24/249/CD
We are currently recruiting a Social Worker to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.
You will provide a high quality and effective professional casework service for young people in care as they transition to independence, 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.
This role is a case holding role of 16, 17 and 18 year old young people in care. You will have knowledge of care proceedings and will support young people by ensuring pathways are followed, prior to leaving care and handing over to a Personal Advisor within the team.

Please refer the Job description for details