Social Worker - Young Adults Service

London Social Work for Children; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank

Hybrid working opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Local government pension scheme

Discount schemes

Job summary

Haringey Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Young Adults Service, supporting looked after children, care leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people aged 16–25 as they transition into adulthood.

You will work in partnership with families, carers and professionals to secure stable accommodation and access education, employment and training, while developing independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working with looked after children, care leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seekers in statutory settings.
• Experience in developing, implementing and reviewing care plans and pathway plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, undertake statutory assessments, pathway planning and safeguarding interventions.
• Support young people to secure stable accommodation and access education, employment and training.
• Collaborate with families, carers and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and respond to changing risk levels and complex needs.
• Promote independence and wellbeing for looked after children and care leavers.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Caseload management

Safeguarding

Care planning

Pathway planning

Risk assessment

Inter-agency collaboration

Anti-discriminatory practice

Child-focused approach

Education

Social Work qualification

Experience with looked after children

Job description

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We'll be celebrating all this and more as the "rebel borough" when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey's people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the Role

As a Social Worker within the Young Adults Service, you will play a vital role in supporting looked after children, care leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people aged 16–25 as they transition successfully into adulthood. Working in partnership with families, carers and a range of professionals, you will support young people to secure stable accommodation, access education, employment and training opportunities, and develop the skills needed to live independently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload, undertaking statutory assessments, pathway planning, safeguarding interventions and direct work with young people
• Supporting young people to secure stable accommodation and access education, employment and training opportunities
• Contributing to safeguarding and risk management processes while ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met
• Working in partnership with families, carers and a range of professionals to achieve positive outcomes
• Helping young people develop the skills needed to live independently

About the Team

The Young Adults Service is a busy, supportive and ambitious team committed to improving the lives of care-experienced young people aged 16–25, including care leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The team is proud of its collaborative culture and strong partnership working with housing, education, health, employment services and the voluntary sector. As part of this team, you will be supported by experienced managers and colleagues who are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for young people and promoting their independence and wellbeing.

At Haringey Council, we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.

• leave entitlement of up to 31 days plus bank holidays
• potential hybrid working opportunities
• health and wellbeing support
• a generous local government pension scheme
• a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts

About you

Haringey is looking for an experienced, qualified Social Worker who is committed to improving outcomes for looked after children, care leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. The successful candidate will bring a child-focused and relationship-based approach to their work, recognising each young person's individual circumstances, strengths and aspirations.

Organised, resilient and self-motivated, the ideal candidate will work effectively with families, carers and partner agencies to provide coordinated support, ensuring young people's welfare, rights and entitlements remain central to decision-making. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England
• Have relevant post-qualification experience of working with children, young people and families in a statutory social work setting
• Have experience of working with looked after children and care leavers, including supporting young people as they transition from care to adulthood
• Have experience of developing, implementing and reviewing care plans, pathway plans, risk assessments and packages of support
• Possess a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and professional standards relating to children in care, care leavers and safeguarding
• Be able to identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, changing levels of risk and complex needs
• Be able to support young people to achieve stability and access suitable accommodation, education, employment and training opportunities
• Have an understanding of the experiences of young people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, together with a commitment to inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice

Haringey Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all ethnicities and communities. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About Haringey

Haringey is a vibrant and diverse borough located in the northern part of Greater London. With a rich history, diverse population, and a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, Haringey offers a unique and dynamic living experience.

Haringey Council has been through a journey of improvement over the past ten years, with continued aspirations to fulfil the first corporate priority of enabling every child the best start in life. We are looking for social workers that are ready for a fresh challenge, with the ability to make a real difference to the residents of Haringey.

We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and bettering the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority. With a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19-year-olds, we are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow’s leaders; artists and innovators are busy growing up here.

Haringey is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do.

Our Offer to Staff Includes

• Competitive remuneration packages
• Investment in modern technology
• Great Business support and experienced caring Team Managers
• Haringey Academy – invests in continuous skills and learning development
• Access to clinical support from Family Psychology Mutual, Anna Freud and Tavistock
• Travel Season ticket loans
• A commitment to achieving excellence for our children

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