Job Description

Safeguarding Social Worker - Medway

Medway Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Safeguarding Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a higher salary, flexible work times, opportunities to work remotely and a chance to develop your skills. This Safeguarding Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Safeguarding Social Worker responsibilities include:

• Managing a mixed caseload working within our generic community social work teams, providing high quality, effective, person centred assessment and interventions across Medway using a strength-based practice approach with an emphasis on face-to-face visits.
• In line with Care Act duties and powers work to support adults with care and support needs, their families, and carers.
• Hae a clear understanding of legislations in particular Human Rights and Equalities legislation, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and accompanying guidance and codes of practice.
• Prepare clear, structured, and concise reports for meetings, i.e. strategy meetings, court reports, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.
• Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.

Minimum requirements / Experience preferred:

• A professional Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England
• Current Enhanced DBS
• Full driving licence (valid for use in the UK) and access to a vehicle
• 1 year Post Qualification experience with a willingness to work towards Practice Education or Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional Qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Safeguarding Social Worker position, or any similar vacancies we have available in Medway Council, please contact Sydnee Hannam, or email your updated CV today.