Social Work Assessor & Supervisor - Family & Friends Service - Children, Grade 14 (£53,172 - £5[...]

Croydon Council; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Croydon is seeking a highly experienced social worker to join their growing family and friends team. The role involves assessing, supervising, and training carers while promoting a systemic practice philosophy. Key responsibilities include engaging with families and conducting evidence-based assessments. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package

29-31 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Pension scheme with employer contribution of 20%

Access to Employee Discount schemes

Opportunities for professional growth and specialization

Qualifications

• Fully qualified social worker with SWE Registration.
• Experience supervising and training foster carers.
• Working knowledge of legislation and guidance in social care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, supervise, and train fostering carers.
• Promote systemic practice and empower service users.
• Develop strategies for managing and understanding risk.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in assessments

Ability to engage effectively with families

Holistic, analytical, and evidence-based assessments

Knowledge of national policy in children's social care

Education

Qualified and registered Social Worker

Job description

Our family and friends team is growing. We are looking for a highly experienced individual who is a fully qualified social worker to join us and work together in driving the service forward. The successful candidate will assess, supervise, and train our carers. The role involves using a range of systemic ideas, including promoting a practice philosophy that seeks to empower service users, build on individual strengths, and develop strategies to help them understand, manage, and respond to risk.

Minimum requirements:

1. Qualified and registered Social Worker (SWE Registration required).
2. Experience in assessments, supervising, and providing training for fostering carers.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a creative approach to conveying messages.
4. Working knowledge of national policy and developments in children's social care, including relevant legislation, guidance, standards, and procedures.
5. Ability to engage effectively with applicants, children, and families to achieve positive outcomes.
6. Experience of conducting holistic, analytical, and evidence-based assessments.
7. Experience working with foster carers or in assessment roles.

In Croydon, our Children's Services has an established Systemic Practice model, experienced leaders, and high support for practitioners. We celebrate diversity and focus on anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice. We are committed to delivering excellent social work services and offer:

• A team of experienced social workers at various levels
• A highly diverse workforce
• Reflective supervision
• Manageable caseloads ensuring high standards of practice
• An established team to support your integration and development

You will be valued for your skills and supported by a team of professionals and Croydon Council's management. We also offer:

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Accredited Systemic Practice training
• A range of CPD opportunities
• 29-31 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with options to purchase more
• A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization
• Management development programs
• Investment in your wellbeing
• Access to Employee Discount schemes
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance