Our staff are our greatest asset and bring value to our organisation. You understand better than anyone what it’s like to work for the council.
We'd therefore love your help in bringing like-minded people into our team.
How to get involved
If you're a current member of staff and know someone who would thrive in children’s services, refer them through our Refer a Friend scheme. Think about friends, family, or professional contacts who might be a great fit for our teams.
You’ll receive rewards through vouchers if they are shortlisted, appointed, and stay with us for 6 months.
Email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk to refer someone and mention your name in the "Referred by" section of your application.
Summary of the scheme
The Refer a Friend Scheme supports the recruitment and retention of the following roles within Children’s Services at Medway Council:
- Residential Care Worker (Range 3)
- Team Leader - Residential Care (Range 5)
- Service Manager (Range SW5)
- Team Manager (Range SW4)
- Assistant Team Manager (Range SW3)
- Senior Practitioner (SW3)
- Social Worker posts (SW2/2A) in Children’s Services (excluding Newly Qualified Social Workers).
Our permanent employees can refer a friend for any of these roles. If the friend is successfully appointed, the referring employee will receive:
- £750 for qualified social workers
- £500 for residential care workers.
Voucher payments are made in 3 stages:
- £50 when the friend is shortlisted for interview
- £200 when they begin employment at Medway
- £500 (or £250 for residential care workers) upon completion of their probationary period.