Location
Swanley

Hours
Hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service. The service is increasingly accessible outside traditional office hours, moving towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week model to ensure service needs are met.

Salary
£38,304 per annum

About the Role
Join Kent County Council’s Swanley Community Team as a Social Worker, working with adults who have a range of care and support needs. This role involves undertaking work of varying complexity including Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries. You will be part of a team that places individuals at the centre of their support, building relationships with individuals, their families, and carers. The role embraces strengths-based practice focused on desired outcomes and goals, with an emphasis on excellent practice, innovation, and meaningful measures. You will engage with communities early to empower people to find trusted local help and support. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to enhancing locality working practice across Kent while benefiting from a supportive and flexible working environment.

Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and requires registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England. The Council is committed to reasonable adjustments for applicants unable to drive due to disability, although a full UK Driving Licence is generally required. The role is customer-facing and requires a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for effective job performance.

Experience
We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified social workers who can demonstrate capability in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.

About You
- Registered with Social Work England.
- High level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Positive, forward-thinking attitude.
- Ability to use strengths-based practice focused on individual outcomes.
- Imaginative, locally focused, flexible, and collaborative team player.
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred; reasonable adjustments considered for disabilities.

Qualifications
Registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England is essential.