Social Work Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Social Work Assistant The closing date is 10 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for an empathetic, resilient, and highly organised Social Work Assistant to join us. If you want to live our Trust values of being Respectful, Open, and Empowering while making a tangible difference during someone's most critical time of need, we want to hear from you. As a Social Work Assistant within Dartford CRHT, you will hold delegated responsibilities crucial to the seamless and safe delivery of our social work interventions. Working under the direct guidance of the Social Work Team and alongside our diverse Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)--including nurses, occupational therapists, doctors, and support workers--you will help service users and their carers safely navigate crisis recovery. This is a fast-paced, community-facing role that bridges social care support with clinical crisis intervention. Main duties of the job The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). To undertake certain specified tasks with service users as agreed with the Social Worker/MDT To liaise with a range of partnership agencies, both statutory and voluntary on behalf of service users as well as the wider MDT. Encourage feedback from service users/carers and other professionals about our service delivery Be aware of the need to report any safeguarding issues as a matter of urgency and complete the necessary paperwork Contribute to safeguarding investigations Contribute to risk assessment and risk management planning Support our Child Protection policy in completing and recording contracts with SSD and Persons with PR Support the undertaking of capacity assessments where appropriate and when advice is available Developing skills and ability to work effectively with service users who are experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems and may be in crisis Keeping abreast of changes in legislation, policy and practice guidance About us We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD. Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve. Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together. Details Date posted 27 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata plus High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 380-NK286-B Job locations Little Brook h