Experienced Social Worker

Croydon Council; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Council recrute un Travailleur Social Expérimenté au sein de l'équipe de services aux personnes handicapées. Le poste implique la gestion d'un cas, des évaluations de risque, et la collaboration avec divers professionnels pour garantir un soutien adéquat aux résidents vulnérables. Vous bénéficierez d'un environnement d'apprentissage de soutien et de nombreuses opportunités de développement.

Benefits

Formation et opportunités de développement

Soutien régulier par la supervision

Qualifications

• Expérience post-qualification substantielle en service social ou de santé.
• Connaissances des normes professionnelles de travail social.
• Compréhension des responsabilités légales de la protection des adultes vulnérables.

Responsibilities

• Gérer un cas et distiller les évaluations de risque.
• Collaborer avec des professionnels de la santé et d'autres services.
• Participer aux évaluations de bien-être et à la prise en charge.

Skills

Communication

Prise de décision

Gestion du temps

Compétences en ICT

Education

Qualification en sciences sociales

Job description

The Role: Experienced Social Worker -ESW (Croydon Adult Social Care Disability Team – 25- 65 years)

We are recruiting an Experienced Social Worker (ESW) to join the Disability Service in Croydon.As an ESW you can make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of some of Croydon’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents in Croydon. You will work alongside other professionals from a wide range of organisations, to offer a joined-up, collaborative approach to support vulnerable and disadvantaged residents live independently in their communities. In line the Council’s Transformation Plan 2024-29 you will adopt the customer first approach. Your shared goal will be to provide the best care and support in the community as far as possible.

We are proud to say you will be well supported with regular supervision, management support as well as peer-to-peer learning. You will work within a friendly and fantastic team of passionate professionals that put the well-being of staff at the heart of practice. You will work closely with our health colleagues, enabling a positive and collaborative approach to our work. Our diverse team is committed to making a positive difference to our residents' lives. In return we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision, and development opportunities to progress your career.

You will be expected to carry a caseload and take part in overseeing screening, triage and duty service, including risk assessments and adult safeguarding assessments.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge:

Comprehensive knowledge of Social Work Professional Standards as well as relevant legislation, national guidance, and frameworks in providing an adult social care service.

A sound understanding of the local authority’s statutory responsibility to safeguard vulnerable adults and the ability to to work with partners to manage this robustly in accordance with policies and procedures.

A comprehensive understanding of person-centred strengths-based social care.

Experience:

Substantial post-qualification experience of working in a statutory social care or health setting undertaking effective social care assessments and reviews and developing care and support plans that deliver personalised integrated care and support that helps people to maintain their independence and attain the outcomes they want.

Candidates must have must have good communication, decision-making, time management skills and ICT skills.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on a date between 7th & 25th July 2025

Closing date: Thursday 26th June 2025 @ 11:59pm

Disclaimer

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.

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