Salary: Grade 11-14 (£45,510 - £53,607)
Permanent - 36 hours per week Welcome Payment - £5,000 Retention Payment - £2,500
Hybrid working
Job Purpose
As a Social Worker in the Families Together Service, you will be holding a well-managed case load of young people who are at risk of entering the care of the Local Authority, including assessing and supporting 16-17 Homeless young people alongside Croydon Housing.
You will work with a passionate and dedicated team of social workers and Edge of Care workers to prevent entry to Local Authority Care.
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.
Sound knowledge of the Croydon 16-17 Homeless Protocol.
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.
Why Join Us
Our team consists of experienced, dedicated practitioners.
We meet regularly to ensure everyone we work with has the support and knowledge needed to make a difference.
At Croydon, relationships matter and we focus on strong partnerships to make lasting positive change.
We are an established team who can help you settle in and offer their expertise.
You will have the support of an extremely knowledgeable manager.
Opportunities to work from home and flexibly provide you with a better work-life balance.
Support to help you grow, develop, learn, and lead.
Benefits
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 option to purchase more.
A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%.
Continuing Professional Development - 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 where possible to support a healthy work-life balance.
Closing date: 2 January at 11:59pm
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding 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.
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.
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