Community Social Care Officer Civic Centre Gravesend, United Kingdom £29,167 - £30,934 Per Annum Permanent Full Time Apply By 13 May, 2026 Posted On 14 April, 2026
Kent County Council
Gravesend, United Kingdom
Base: £29,167 - £30,934 py; bonus/equity: not spec...
On-site (hybrid model available)
Experience working with people with social care needs
Knowledge of social care legislation including care act 2014
Experience in multi-agency environment
Kent County Council is seeking two Community Social Care Officers to join their North Kent Safeguarding Team in Gravesend. The role involves conducting assessments and working collaboratively within a multi-agency environment to support adults with social care needs, offering a salary range of £29,167 - £30,934 per annum
Job Summary
The role involves deciding if safeguarding concerns meet Section 42 threshold for adult intervention under The Care Act 2014.
Employees will undertake initial enquiries, build relationships with individuals and carers, and support crisis management.
The position offers opportunities for professional development including access to the social care academy and progression routes.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Kent County Council is seeking two Community Social Care Officers to join their North Kent Safeguarding Team in Gravesend. The role involves conducting assessments and working collaboratively within a multi-agency environment to support adults with social care needs, offering a salary range of £29,167 - £30,934 per annum.
Salary
Base: £29,167 - £30,934 Per Annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Attractive benefits package and flexible working arrangements
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Experience working with people with social care needs
Knowledge of Social Care legislation including Care Act 2014
Experience in multi-agency environment
Strong report writing and computer literacy skills
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Nice-to-have
Positive forward-thinking attitude
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Willingness to undertake NVQ in Care Level 2 and 3
Key Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence (reasonable adjustments available)
Enhanced Disclosure Application to DBS required
Command of spoken English sufficient for job performance
NVQ in Care Level 2 and 3 alongside Mathematics and English
Work Rights
Statutory duty to ensure command of spoken English/Welsh under Immigration Act 2016