Social Worker - Kent

Job description

Social Worker – Children’s Services

Myn is currently recruiting for experienced and passionate Social Workers to join high-performing Children’s Services teams within a progressive local authority. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an innovative service committed to ensuring children’s voices are heard, delivering strong safeguarding practice, and creating better outcomes for children and families.

The Opportunity:
You will manage a complex and varied Children & Families caseload, delivering high-quality statutory social work interventions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing assessments and statutory reviews
• Managing safeguarding and care planning processes
• Preparing welfare reports and attending court where required
• Working directly with children and families to achieve positive change
• Building effective multi-agency partnerships
• Promoting the voice of children in all decision-making
• Delivering creative and outcome-focused intervention

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Completed ASYE
• Registered with the HCPC
• Post-qualified UK statutory children’s social work experience
• Strong safeguarding, assessment and care planning knowledge
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills
• A resilient, compassionate and child-centred approach

Why Apply Through MYN?

• Access to exclusive opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the process
• Expert guidance from application through to placement
• Opportunities to work within supportive, forward-thinking teams
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Ready For Your Next Opportunity?
If you are committed to improving outcomes for children and families and are looking for your next rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
Apply today through Myn and take the next step in your social work career.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English