Locality Social Worker

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Liquid Personnel are proud to be recruiting Social Workers to join Medway Council’s Adults Locality Team.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Salary: £39,823 + £1,000 Welcome Bonus + £3,000 Retention Bonus&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, progressive authority committed to high‑quality, strengths‑based practice.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Why Work for Medway?</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Medway offers a highly supportive working environment with a strong focus on professional development. Benefits include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Hybrid working arrangements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Generous annual leave entitlement</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Local Government Pension Scheme</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Access to extensive training and development opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Flexible working scheme</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Supportive management and positive team culture</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">As an Adult Social Worker in the Locality Team, you will:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Work directly with adults to understand their wishes, feelings, and desired outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Deliver strengths‑based, relationship‑focused practice</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Complete high‑quality assessments and develop person‑centred, outcome‑focused plans</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Manage a varied caseload with regular reflective supervision</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation, research, and best practice</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi‑agency partners</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Requirements</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A recognised Social Work qualification</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Completed ASYE</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Active Social Work England registration</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Interested?</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please contact:&nbsp;<strong>Nicole Street</strong> on 02033193113 or Nicole.Street@liquidpersonnel.com</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Important Information</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.<br><br></strong></span></p>