Social Worker - Early Discharge Planning Team Sessions House, Maidstone, United Kingdom £36,264 - £39,760 Per Annum Permanent Full Time Apply By 30 April, 2026 Posted On 16 April, 2026
Kent County Council
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Base: £36,264 - £39,760 py; bonus/equity: not spec...
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Registered with social work england
Degree in social work or equivalent
Experience with care act and mental capacity act
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Kent County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker for its Early Discharge Planning Team in Maidstone, UK, offering a salary range of £36,264 - £39,760 per annum. The role involves managing hospital discharges for adults with mental health needs, emphasizing a collaborative, person-centered approach.
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Job Summary
The team works to help adults leave acute mental health hospitals safely and smoothly through a joined-up, person-centred approach.
You will manage a varied caseload, collaborate with service users and carers, and lead on practice areas including self-neglect and mental capacity.
The role offers generous market premium payments, access to the local government pension scheme, and opportunities for specialist training.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Kent County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker for its Early Discharge Planning Team in Maidstone, UK, offering a salary range of £36,264 - £39,760 per annum. The role involves managing hospital discharges for adults with mental health needs, emphasizing a collaborative, person-centered approach.
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Salary
Base: £36,264 - £39,760 Per Annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous annual leave, local government pension scheme, flexible working arrangements
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Registered with Social Work England
Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Experience with Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
Safeguarding practice experience
Multi-agency collaboration skills
Strong report writing abilities
Nice-to-have
Approved Mental Health Professional training
Best Interest Assessor training
Practice Educator training
Flexible practitioner mindset
Passion for mental health support
Key Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Registration with Social Work England
Command of spoken English per Immigration Act 2016
Work Rights
Must have command of spoken English sufficient for effective performance