Overview
We are a specialist social work team within an Integrated Adolescent Service in Kent, recognized for our focus on supporting adolescents who are at risk of exploitation, contextual harm and complex family situations. Our aim is to provide intensive, trauma‑informed, solution‑focused support to young people and their families, working in partnership with key local agencies.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Adolescent Social Work team, you will:
- Deliver intensive support to adolescents and their families, helping them develop long‑term strategies for managing relationships and overcoming risks.
- Provide safe alternatives for young people who cannot remain at home, coordinating with families and wider networks.
- Work within a flexible, mobile role across a wide operational area, transporting clients and equipment as required.
- Engage in regular supervision, attend specialist adolescent training, and contribute to working groups, multi‑agency forums, and case audits.
- Collaborate with a team that includes newly qualified social workers, experienced practitioners, and social work assistants, supporting each other’s development.
Qualifications
We are looking for practitioners who:
- Hold a degree in social work (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent).
- Are registered with Social Work England.
- Have experience working with children and families, especially in systemic practice.
- Understand legislative and policy frameworks and are willing to learn and develop.
- Demonstrate resilience, persistence, solution‑focus, and an ability to build positive relationships with adolescents and carers.
Benefits
Our offer includes:
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and one concessionary day.
- Retention package up to £3,000 per annum after a qualifying period.
- Car allowance of £2,000 per annum.
- Possible golden hello payment of up to £3,000 in specific circumstances.
- Flexible working arrangements, including home working and flexible hours.
About the Company
KCC is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities. This commitment ensures an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work. As part of a customer‑facing role, the council requires post holders to have a command of spoken English sufficient to perform the job effectively.
Contact
For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact:
- Sara Fletcher – AST West 1 team manager – Sara.Fletcher@kent.gov.uk
- Rebecca Keogh – AST West 2 team manager – Rebecca.Keogh@kent.gov.uk
- Jade James – AST North team manager – Jade.James2@kent.gov.uk
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