Locality Social Worker - Medway

Medway Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Locality 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 Locality Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Locality Social Worker responsibilities include:

• To contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach.
• To work closely with colleagues within the Council and partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible.
• To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act.
• All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding.
• Ensuring that you always carry out your duties and work in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.

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