Social Care Specialist

1 week ago


Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Social Care Specialist to join our Adult Social Care team in Kent County Council. As an Investigating Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out safeguarding enquiries and working with adults who have care and support needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out proportionate assessments and enquiries to identify safeguarding action required for adults
  • Work with adults who have care and support needs, placing them at the centre of their support
  • Provide supervision, direction, and guidance to social care officers within the team
  • Develop and implement practice, skills, and knowledge with social care officers

About You

We welcome applications from practitioners who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health-related agencies, or related private or voluntary organisations. You will hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England) and have experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.

Our Support Offer

In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a commitment to ensuring a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities for flexible working arrangements. You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.

Interviews will take place in due course.



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