Social Worker – Family Assessment – Grade 11-14 (GBP45,510 – GBP53,607) +

Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker - Family Assessment Service - Children - Croydon Council Salary: Grade 11-14 (GBP45,510 - GBP53,607) Permanent - 36 hours per week Welcome Payment - GBP10,000 Retention Payment - GBP2,500 Hybrid working Job Purpose We expect children and families in Croydon to receive outstanding services from our social work staff. To meet the changing needs of our children and families, we have invested in creating the conditions for social work to flourish. The Family Assessment Service receives cases from our Front Door (MASH). Social Workers carry out Child and Family Assessments, create family plans, and where appropriate work with families to support the intervention of agreed plans (brief intervention). Social Workers carry out S47 Child Protection Enquiries and work with a range of partner agencies to ensure children and young people are supported and safeguarded. Croydon has five teams within the Family Assessment Service based in our modern offices in Croydon. We are committed to improving the lives of children and young people and their families across the Borough. Essential Requirements We are looking for confident Qualified Social Workers who are Social Work England Registered and have completed their ASYE. Candidates should demonstrate their skills, resilience, and experience in: Making relationships to create change Identifying and working with our families' strengths Managing complex cases Producing Child and Family assessments Working directly with children, young people, and their families, evidencing multi-agency partnerships with a robust understanding of thresholds of need Engaging with families and referrers from all partner agencies Excellent analytical and writing skills, incorporating our systemic practice model which builds on families' strengths with a focus on protective factors Effective time management skills to deliver within expected timeframes Why Join Us In Croydon, our Children's Services has an established Systemic Practice model, experienced leaders, and high support for practitioners. We celebrate diversity and focus on anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice. We are committed to delivering excellent social work practice and services to our children and families. We offer: Experienced Social Workers at various levels A highly diverse workforce Promoted and supported reflective supervision A collaborative ethos focused on making positive change Manageable caseloads allowing managers to know children well and ensure high standards of practice An established team to help you settle in and offer expertise Benefits You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by experienced professionals and management at Croydon Council. We 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 the option to purchase more A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20% Genuine opportunities to grow, develop, and specialise in your career Management development programmes 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 to support a healthy work-life balance. To view the Social Worker Grade 11-12 role profile click

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here Closing date: 29 December Disclaimer Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. 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 an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.

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