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Senior Social Worker - Long Term Locality Team

Senior Social Worker - Long Term Locality Team

Ackerman Pierce

Posted 7 days ago, valid for 4 days

Chatham, Kent ME4 6NY

£51,130 per annum

Full Time

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The Senior Social Worker position in the Long Term Locality Team at Medway Council offers a salary of up to £51,130 per annum.
Candidates should have a degree in Social Work, registration with Social Work England, and a minimum of 2–3 years of post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care.
The role involves supervising a small team of social care staff, managing a complex caseload, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred services.
Key responsibilities include providing professional guidance, leading on audits, and contributing to service development and quality assurance.
The position also offers hybrid working arrangements, a £4,000 recruitment bonus, and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Senior Social Worker – Long Term Locality TeamSalary: Up to £51,130 per annum We are recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Long Term Locality Team within Medway Council’s Adult Social Care service. This role provides professional leadership, supervision, and expertise to ensure high-quality, person-centred services for adults across the community.Main Purpose of the Role You will oversee and supervise a small number of social care staff, supporting their development through training, coaching, and mentoring. Alongside this, you will manage a complex caseload, demonstrating effective practice in challenging situations and ensuring safeguarding and welfare are prioritised.In collaboration with team managers and senior colleagues, you will play a key role in empowering Medway residents to maintain independence through early intervention, strength-based assessments, and holistic support. You will also contribute to service development, audits, and quality assurance, ensuring continuous improvement in practice and outcomes.Key Responsibilities

Provide professional advice, guidance, and oversight to colleagues.
Carry a complex caseload, managing higher levels of risk.
Deliver supervision, mentoring, and professional support to staff.
Ensure high standards of practice and contribute to service improvement.
Lead on audits, quality assurance, and areas of service development.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and partner agencies.

Requirements

Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
Minimum of 2–3 years’ post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care.
Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
Strong knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and strength-based practice.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Desirable: Practice Educator qualification, Best Interest Assessor or AMHP, or willingness to work towards.Package & Benefits

Salary up to £51,130 per annum.
Hybrid working arrangements.
£4,000 recruitment bonus (where applicable).
Relocation assistance available.
Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

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