Social Worker

Social Worker – Adult Social Care
Location: Medway
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £39,823 per annum
Monday to Friday

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Medway Council for a qualified Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care service on a permanent basis.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority environment, where reflective practice, safeguarding, and high professional standards are central to service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults and undertake assessments, care planning, reviews, and safeguarding work in line with statutory requirements
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve service plan objectives and performance targets
• Apply legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks to inform decision making
• Participate in regular supervision, performance appraisal, and ongoing professional development, contributing to individual and team learning needs
• Use evidence based practice, critical reflection, and professional judgement when working with complex cases
• Maintain accurate and timely case recording in line with GDPR and data protection requirements
• Promote equality, diversity, and anti discriminatory practice in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty

Additional Responsibilities

• Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility; the post holder must act at all times to safeguard the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults
• As a corporate parent, contribute to positive outcomes for Medway’s care experienced children and young people
• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Council policies, and agreed safe working practices
• Keep up to date with GDPR responsibilities, including completing refresher training as required

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work
• Completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Knowledge of adult social care legislation, safeguarding procedures, and person centred practice
• Ability to work reflectively, manage complex information, and apply professional judgement effectively

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested candidates should send their CV to:
andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk