Five Acre Wood is a successful, outward looking and expanding District Special School based over 5 sites in and around Maidstone, Kent. We currently have over 850 pupils on roll aged 2-19 years with profound, severe and complex needs. The role would primarily be based at our Snodland site but travel to our other sites at Oxford Road and Palace Wood will also be required.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hard-working Social Worker to work collaboratively with school staff, families, external agencies, and other professionals to identify and address safeguarding concerns, implement preventive measures, and provide necessary support and interventions. As a Safeguarding Social Worker in a special school, your primary responsibility is to ensure the welfare, safety, and protection of pupils with special needs who may be vulnerable or at risk of harm.
The role is full year and attracts 29 days annual leave, working 37 hours per week, the hours will be 8am – 4pm, finishing at 3.30pm one day per week.
FTE salary for the post is £38,815.72 including FAW allowance.
In addition to the salary, there are opportunities for professional development, a generous KCC pension scheme, and Kent Rewards which has access to discounts at food shops, retailers, restaurants, and cinemas.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Human Resources Team
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