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.

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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

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