Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker – Young Croydon
Salary: Grade 11-14 (£46,968- £55,323) depending on experience
Permanent – 36 hours per week
Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)
Job Purpose
As a Social Worker in the Young Croydon Service, you will be holding a well‑managed case load of young people aged 11‑18 where the risk is located predominantly outside of the home. You will work with a passionate and dedicated team of social workers and adolescent workers to help reduce risk in the community and support young people to achieve the potential and move away from those who seek to exploit them. For you, this investment means you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career as well as make your mark by helping to shape the way we support children and families.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified and registered Social Workers / Advanced Social Workers who are Social Work England registered, and have completed your AYSE.
- Experienced in making assessments, implementing plans and delivering interventions.
- Skilled in managing complex cases and competent in presenting cases in court with demonstrable professionalism and empathy.
- Your experience of working in a statutory setting is desirable however not essential.
Equal Opportunities 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, if the role requires one.
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