At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a caseload of families with complex needs and deliver safeguarding services.
- Company: Join Merton's Children and Families Assessment and Intervention Service, known for its outstanding Ofsted rating.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary of £50,085 – £54,267 per year plus a £4,500 Golden Hello payment.
- Other info: Interviews will be held on 2nd and 7th July.
- Why this job: Lead best practices in a supportive environment focused on children's welfare and development.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have statutory safeguarding experience.
The predicted salary is between 48003 - 52194 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker and an Experienced Social Worker for the Children and Families Assessment and Intervention Service. You will need to be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have relevant experience in statutory safeguarding services. You will have experience in delivering safeguarding services with an interest in expanding your learning and development in all aspects of children’s social care.
You should be able to demonstrate an ability to manage a caseload of families and children with complex needs, work in partnership, seek supervision and guidance, support team activities and strategic priorities, and work at a fast pace. The role will be carried out on a rota basis with set days being based in the office, providing direction and guidance for early help and statutory services.
The Social Workers and Experienced Social Workers in the Assessment and Intervention Service work closely alongside partner agencies and other colleagues in Children and Families Services to ensure that children are safeguarded effectively and without delay. An Experienced Social Worker will have the opportunity to lead and support best practice and will receive excellent support through reflective supervision and an enhanced training offer that supports our practice model including systemic practice, Signs of Safety, motivational interviewing, restorative and trauma‑informed practice.
We want Merton to be a great place for every child to grow up, and to give every child the best start in life. Our children’s services have been judged Outstanding by Ofsted, and we are moving forward to keep improving our standards of practice. Our leaders are committed and focused on supporting our staff and families. We work well with our partners and are committed to making decisions alongside our children and families.
Core Values:
- We keep children and young people at the heart of our work.
- We learn from what we do to improve the experiences of children, young people and families.
- We ‘Think Family’ and focus on the strengths within families.
- We are committed to doing what we say we will do.
- We celebrate difference.
- We have implemented a blended practice model which combines the best parts of Signs of Safety, systemic practice and relationship based social work.
- Creative social work thrives in Merton.
Remuneration and Benefits:
- Grade: ME13, £48,003 – £52,194 per annum (base).
- Role currently receives 2 spinal points for market pay, taking the salary to £50,085 – £54,267 per annum.
- Salary: £50,085 – £54,267 per year.
- Permanent, full‑time role.
- Golden Hello payment of £4,500 paid in two instalments.
- We are not able to offer international sponsorship at this time.
Experienced Social Worker employer: Merton Council
Merton offers a permanent, full-time role with a competitive salary and a £4,500 Golden Hello. The team is dedicated to improving children's services, ensuring every child feels safe and can thrive.
