Senior Social Worker Civic Centre Gravesend, United Kingdom £47,990 - £53,446 Per Annum Permanent Full Time Apply By 13 May, 2026 Posted On 17 April, 2026

Kent County Council

Gravesend, United Kingdom
Base: £47,990 - £53,446 py; bonus/equity: not spec...
Hybrid (office-based and remote working)
Registration with social work england
Advanced practitioner level competence
Experience managing risk and safeguarding enquiries
Kent County Council is seeking two experienced Senior Social Workers to join their North Kent Adult Safeguarding Team in Gravesend, UK. The role involves working with adults with complex care needs, conducting various assessments and safeguarding inquiries, and emphasizes a strengths-based approach to practice

Job Summary

  • The role involves undertaking complex work including Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act Assessments, and S42 safeguarding enquiries.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage risk, complete safeguarding enquiries, and supervise staff at an Advanced Practitioner level.
  • The position offers a hybrid working model, professional development opportunities including Approved Mental Health Professional Training, and access to the local government pension scheme.

Matching Summary

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Kent County Council is seeking two experienced Senior Social Workers to join their North Kent Adult Safeguarding Team in Gravesend, UK. The role involves working with adults with complex care needs, conducting various assessments and safeguarding inquiries, and emphasizes a strengths-based approach to practice.

Salary

Base: £47,990 - £53,446 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance and local government pension scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Registration with Social Work England
  • Advanced Practitioner level competence
  • Experience managing risk and safeguarding enquiries
  • Full UK Driving License or reasonable adjustment
  • Post-qualification experience in social services

Nice-to-have

  • Strengths-based practice approach
  • Supervision and staff development expertise
  • Positive forward-thinking attitude
  • Collaborative team working style
  • Imaginative and locally focused mindset

Key Requirements

  • Registration with Social Work England
  • Competence at Advanced Practitioner level of PCF
  • Full UK Driving License (with disability adjustments)
  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Command of spoken English sufficient for job requirements

Work Rights

Statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure command of spoken English/Welsh

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