Social Worker - Children in Care
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £43,426 to £52,434 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £3,000 annual retainer and car allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2026 |
| Location: | Kent, ME2 1TN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TM21052026_1779189615 |
Summary
A Kent-based 'GOOD RATED' Local Authority are looking for a Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team. You will be working alongside the safeguarding team ensuring the children's welfare and journey is of upmost importance. This role is a FULL TIME, and permanent position.
PACKAGE OF £52,000 PER ANNUM PLUS £3,000 ANNUAL RETAINER PAYMENT AND CAR USER ALLOWANCE OF £1K PER ANNUM.
You will be joining this local authority's vision of supporting Children and Young people to make them feel safe and secure. As the ideal Social Worker will need experience within a looked after children team. You will need to be committed and have the drive to match this Local Authority's ambitions.
Benefits for you as the Social Worker:
- Salary up to £52400 per annum
- Car Allowance £1000
- Retention Payment - £3,000
- Market Premia - £5,500
- Career Progression Scheme
- Relocation Scheme
- VISA SPONSORSHIP
- Additional Discounts
Your responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload and work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences
- Undertake focused and analytical assessments
- Contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service
- Maintain accurate written and computerised records
- Undertake SMART Care plans with clear objectives
Requirements of you as the Social Worker:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
- A valid registration with Social Work England
- Significant experience of working within Children and Families Teams
- Experience of working within child protection and court work
- Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna, Associate Director, on 07581 031 100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
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