Experienced Social Worker

Croydon Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Croydon Council is seeking an Experienced Social Worker for the Transitions Service (18-25 years) in Croydon. The role involves supporting young adults with disabilities to achieve independence, with strengths-based assessments, care planning, reviews and safeguarding tasks.

You will work with families, carers and partner agencies to promote choice, control and community inclusion, handling complex cases with risk assessments and applying relevant legislation in a multi-agency environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing complex cases and undertaking risk assessments.
• Ability to apply relevant legislation and work effectively within multi-agency settings.
• Strong analytical skills, professional curiosity and commitment to person-centred, outcome-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments, care and support planning, reviews and safeguarding work.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to promote choice, control, independence and community inclusion.
• Manage complex cases and undertake risk assessments while applying relevant legislation and working in multi-agency settings.

Skills

Complex case work

Risk assessment

Multi-agency working

Analytical skills

Person-centred practice

Job description

Job Description

Salary range: Grade 12 £51,738 £53,919 p.a. plus fantastic benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: x2 36 hours per week x1 18 hours per week

Location: Croydon

Experienced Social Worker - Transitions Service (18-25 Years)

2 full time post, 1 part time post 18 hours

Are you passionate about empowering young adults to achieve independence and positive outcomes? We are seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join our Transitions Service, supporting young people aged 18-25 with disabilities, autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex needs as they move into adulthood.

You will undertake strengths-based assessments, care and support planning, reviews and safeguarding work in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation. Working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies, you will promote choice, control, independence and community inclusion.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing complex cases, undertaking risk assessments, applying relevant legislation and working effectively within multi-agency settings. You will demonstrate strong analytical skills, professional curiosity and a commitment to delivering person-centred, outcome-focused practice.

In return, you will join a supportive and dedicated team committed to helping young adults achieve fulfilling and independent lives.

About Us

Croydon Council's priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

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 a DBS check, if the role requires one.