Permanent Vacancy – Children’s Social Worker – Locality Team

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:

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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.

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