Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker Young People Service 16+ Grade 11-14

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate social workers to join their Young People’s service. This role involves supporting young individuals aged 16-18 in their journey to independence, ensuring they receive the necessary care and guidance. With manageable caseloads and a supportive team environment, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. The organization promotes a healthy work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements, alongside a competitive compensation package and professional development opportunities. If you are dedicated to empowering young people and fostering positive change, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Welcome Payment

Retention Payment

Accredited Training

CPD Opportunities

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Flexible Working Arrangements

Wellbeing Investment

Qualifications

• Qualified social workers with experience in child protection and systemic practice.
• Experience working with young people and multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 16-18 in their transition to independence.
• Develop tailored care plans and manage risks effectively.

Skills

Social Work

Multi-agency Collaboration

Child Protection

Systemic Practice

Education

Degree in Social Work

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29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker – Young People Service 16+ – Children – Croydon Council
Salary:Grade 11-14 (£44,019 - £52,116)
Permanent – 36 hours per week
Welcome Payment - £10,000
Retention Payment - £1,500
Hybrid working

Job Purpose
We are seeking qualified social workers to work within our Young People’s service, with different ranges of experience to ensure that our young people receive a consistent service. We are seeking practitioners with an understanding of the challenges faces by being a Child Looked After and how to overcome these barriers.

Essential Requirements
We are looking for social workers who are keen to support young people aged 16-18 who are in children looked after to grow and flourish into adulthood. We are seeking social workers who are passionate about supporting young people moving onto independence, ensuring clear and effective care plans which are tailored to our young people’s needs, to give them the best possible start in adult life. You will have experience of working with multi-agency partners such as health, adult services, housing and education, to ensure risk is well managed and safety is a key for our most vulnerable children. You will also have experience of direct work to evidence and understand the voices of our young people. You will understand the role of the Corporate Parent and how to get the best support for young people in line with statutory guidelines and legislation. You will understand systemic practice and demonstrate how your support for young people has made a positive difference. This service would be most appropriate for social workers who have experience of working with children looked after from diverse backgrounds.

Why Join Us

Our teams are small, comprising 3 personal advisors and 2 social workers per team. We also have support from senior personal advisors and senior practitioners within the service to help support practice and any complex casework.
Our caseloads are manageable, meaning that you will get regular support and supervision. We also benefit from having an in house systemic team who are there for support and consultation.
The ethos at Croydon is very much about working together to make positive change.
You will join an established team and service who can help you settle in and offer their expertise and support.
You will have the support of an extremely knowledgeable and understanding manager.
You will have the opportunity to work from home and work flexibly in line with business needs which provides you with more of a work-life balance.

Benefits
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:

Highly competitive compensation package

Accredited Systemic Practice training

A range of CPD opportunities

29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more

A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%

Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

Investment into your wellbeing

Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)

We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

Full time 36 Hours
To view the role profile for / Advanced Social Worker
Closing date 9th September 2024 @11:59pm

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding 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