Permanent Vacancy – Children’s Social Worker – Locality Team

London Borough of Sutton; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Sutton is seeking a Permanent Children’s Social Worker for the Locality Team. This role entails executing statutory duties, providing support to individuals, and collaborating with various agencies. Ideal candidates will possess social work qualifications and relevant experience, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills. The offer includes a competitive salary and substantial bonuses.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £1000

Retention Bonus of £1000 after the first year

£2000 Bonus after the second year

£3000 Bonus annually thereafter

Qualifications

• At least one year’s post-qualifying experience.
• Valid UK driving license with access to a car.
• Knowledge of frameworks and policies safeguarding vulnerable users.

Responsibilities

• Execute statutory functions to safeguard and support individuals.
• Work in partnership to promote positive outcomes.
• Produce professional documentation and prioritize workload.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Supervision use for accountability

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Permanent Vacancy – Children’s Social Worker – Locality Team, Sutton

Client:

London Borough of Sutton

Location:

Sutton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

24a896978cb4

Job Views:

4

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Category: Social Care – Qualified

Type: Permanent Recruitment

Location: London Borough of Sutton

Start Date: Immediate Start

Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00

Salary: £34,809 - £44,628 (Grade 8, with maximum unconsolidated salary of £44,628)

Social Workers receive a Welcome Bonus of £1000 paid in the first month, a Retention Bonus of £1000 after the first year, £2000 after the second year, and £3000 annually thereafter.

Role Overview:

• Act as an officer of the Local Authority, executing statutory functions to safeguard and support individuals.
• Work in partnership with individuals, professionals, and agencies to promote positive outcomes.
• Apply professional curiosity, social work theories, and knowledge to formulate judgments.
• Produce professional documentation, prioritize workload, and work within timescales.
• Balance human rights and social justice principles, safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
• Represent the Local Authority in various forums.

Person Specification:

• Social work qualification and at least one year’s post-qualifying experience, meeting social work regulator requirements (excluding Newly Qualified Social Workers).
• Valid UK driving license and access to a car with appropriate insurance.
• Effective use of supervision for accountability and professional development.
• Knowledge of applicable frameworks, theories, and research.
• Understanding of legal and policy frameworks safeguarding vulnerable service users.
• Effective communication skills with service users, families, carers, and professionals.
• Excellent organizational skills and workload prioritization ability.
• Ability to work independently, produce high-standard documentation, and share information appropriately.