Croydon Youth Support Specialist
2 days ago
Croydon Council is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Specialist to join our Families Together Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people at risk of entering Local Authority Care.
This position involves working with a well-managed case load of 16-17 Homeless young people, in partnership with Croydon Housing. You will be part of a passionate and dedicated team of social workers and Edge of Care workers who are committed to preventing entry to Local Authority Care.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow their skills and develop their career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
We are looking for a qualified and registered Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker who is experienced in making assessments, implementing plans, and delivering interventions. A sound knowledge of the Croydon 16-17 Homeless Protocol is essential, as well as strong skills in managing complex cases and presenting cases in court with professionalism and empathy.
Salary Information
The salary for this position is between £45,510 - £53,607 per annum, depending on experience. This competitive compensation package also includes accredited Systemic Practice training, a range of CPD opportunities, and a generous annual leave allowance.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must have the following qualifications and skills:
• Qualified and registered Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker
• Experienced in making assessments, implementing plans, and delivering interventions
• Sound knowledge of the Croydon 16-17 Homeless Protocol
• Strong skills in managing complex cases and presenting cases in court with professionalism and empathy
Benefits
Croydon Council offers a range of benefits to support your career development and work-life balance, including:
• Highly competitive compensation package
• Accredited Systemic Practice training
• Range of CPD opportunities
• Generous annual leave allowance
• 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
About Us
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We promote flexible and hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
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