Social worker Work, Jobs in Rochester (with Salaries)

Social Worker- Medway Intensive Support Team
Medway Council —Medway
- £39,823 a year
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10h
Specialist Support Worker
Streetlight UK —Swale
- £25,480 - £27,300 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Driving
Quick apply
8d
Youth Justice Officer
Medway Council —Chatham
- £39,053 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
13d
Social Worker Safeguarding
Medway Council —Chatham
- £39,823 - £47,434 a year
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Team Manager - Children and Young People Disability Team
Medway Council —Chatham
- £52,921 - £57,554 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
13d
Senior Family Support Worker (For mother and baby family assessment centre)
Cross Cultural Residential Family Assessment Centre (CCRFAC) —Grays
- £15 - £17 an hour
- Full-time
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
10d
Residential Support Worker (Bank) (Children Home)
Oakley House Children's Home —Basildon
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Overtime
- Childcare
- In-person
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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Suicide Prevention Therapist
James' Place —St. Luke's
- £19,800 - £33,000 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
10d
Qualified Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home
Nirvana Care and Support Hubs —Rochester
- £13.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Assistant Team Manager - Childrens Social Work Team
Medway Council —Chatham
- £47,435 - £52,920 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
2d
Senior Social Worker - Transitions
Medway Council —Chatham
- £47,435 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Senior Social Worker Safeguarding
Medway Council —Chatham
- £47,435 a year
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Senior residential support worker (Full-Time) (Children Home)
Oakley House Children's Home —Basildon
- £34,000 - £36,000 a year
- Overtime
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Qualified Support Worker - Children's Residential Home
Nirvana Care and Support Hubs —Rochester
- £13.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Childcare
- English
- Driving
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist
James' Place —St. Luke's
- £22,800 - £38,000 a year
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Case management
- Communication skills
10d
Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD and Autism Assessor
CareADHD —Canary Wharf
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Family Support Worker
Cross Cultural Residential Family Assessment Centre (CCRFAC) —Grays
- £12.50 - £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- IT
- Free parking
Quick apply
10d
Social Worker - Referral and Assessment
London Borough of Bromley —London Borough of Bromley
- £41,476 - £49,624 a year
- No degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
7d
Team Manager Leaving Care
Finefair Ltd —Ilford
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
Quick apply
Residential Support Workers
Oak Nest Children's Homes Ltd —Erith
- £26,998 - £28,038 a year
- Overtime
- Childcare
- Care experience
- English
Quick apply

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Social Worker- Medway Intensive Support Team

Medway Council -
Medway

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£39,823 a year
10 hours ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

C
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Introduction

Social Worker - MIST (Ref: ASC/26/045/LLS)

Directorate: People (Childrens, Adults, Public Health, Education and SEND)

Department: Adults’ Services

Salary: Range SW2 Level A (£39,823 per annum)

Job Status:

This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Gun Wharf

Working style:

Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home.

Closing Date: 16/08/2026

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Social Worker to join our newly established Medway’s Intensive Support Team (MIST) within Adult Social Care. This role presents a unique chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing multi-faceted complexities, providing hands-on support and interventions within the community including but not exclusive to acute settings, individual’s homes and numerous other settings. The successful applicant will be required to have experience within Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol Misuse, Safeguarding, and outreach work.

As a Social Worker in this dynamic team, you will utilise yourself as a tool to engage directly with clients, often in crisis situations, and those that require a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) response. Your role will involve advocating for individuals, ensuring their needs are met, and facilitating access to vital services. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be required to build and maintain relationships with individuals accessing support, their families, and partner agencies, including Housing, Police, Probation Services, Mental Health Professionals, and Addiction Support Organisations.

Knowledge of the Medway area is crucial, as you will be navigating local resources and voluntary services to enhance the support available to individuals. Whilst in Medway we support agile working, given the nature of this work, it will predominantly require a presence in both office and community settings, emphasizing direct engagement with clients to effectively address their needs.

You will need to apply a strength-based approach in your practice, Undertaking assessments and developing comprehensive care plans through our three conversation framework of assessment. A solid understanding of safeguarding principles, the Mental Health Act, and the Mental Capacity Act is fundamental to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those you support.

Join us in this exciting new role, where you will play a key part in transforming lives and promoting positive outcomes for individuals within our community. Your expertise and compassion will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality social care, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Adults’ DBS check.

In return we will offer you:

Generous annual leave entitlement
Generous local government pension scheme package
Access to wider training and development qualifications
Flexible working scheme
Travel plan discounts
Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

Level A

Medway Intensive Support Team are seeking a Social Worker to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria which are essential for appointment to the role.

For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please note, we prioritise applications from current Medway Council redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

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social worker jobs in rochester

Social Worker- Medway Intensive Support Team

Specialist Support Worker

Youth Justice Officer

Social Worker Safeguarding

Team Manager - Children and Young People Disability Team

Senior Family Support Worker (For mother and baby family assessment centre)

Residential Support Worker (Bank) (Children Home)

Suicide Prevention Therapist

Qualified Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Assistant Team Manager - Childrens Social Work Team

Senior Social Worker - Transitions

Senior Social Worker Safeguarding

Senior residential support worker (Full-Time) (Children Home)

Qualified Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist

Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD and Autism Assessor

Family Support Worker

Social Worker - Referral and Assessment

Team Manager Leaving Care

Residential Support Workers

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