Permanent Senior Social Worker
1 month ago
Social Worker/Senior Social Worker – Croydon’s Social Work With Families (SWWF) & Assessment Team
Location: London Borough of Croydon
Salary: Up to £50,574 per annum
Additional Benefits:
£10,000 Welcome Bonus (paid after probation)
£2,500 Retention Bonus
Relocation Package worth up to £8,000
30 Days Annual Leave
Hybrid Working
On-site Parking available
Sponsorship and Transfer of Sponsorship available
Are you an experienced social worker ready to join a borough that values and invests in its workforce? Croydon Council’s SWWF and Assessment Team is seeking passionate Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to make a real difference for children and families in the community.
Why Croydon?
Croydon boasts a brand-new, modern civic centre, offering fantastic facilities and a dynamic working environment. With a focus on staff wellbeing, manageable workloads, and flexible working arrangements, Croydon ensures its social workers have the tools and support to thrive.
Your Role in SWWF and Assessment Teams:
As a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker, you’ll hold a manageable caseload of children and families requiring intervention under:
Section 17 (Child in Need)
Section 47 (Child Protection)
Initial Court Applications where necessary
Working with families for up to 12 weeks during assessments, your responsibilities will include:
Conducting timely and thorough assessments to identify risks and needs, such as Single Assessments or Strategy Meetings.
Coordinating Section 47 investigations to ensure children’s safety, working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
Creating robust Child in Need plans to support families in achieving stability and positive outcomes.
Preparing high-quality court reports and statements for care proceedings where required.
Building trusting relationships with children to understand their wishes, ensuring their voices are at the heart of your work.
Using Croydon’s Systemic Practice Model to deliver strengths-based, holistic family interventions.
What We’re Looking For:
Social Work England Registration (essential).
3+ years’ proven experience in Children’s Services teams, ideally within Assessment or Child Protection.
Strong skills in decision-making, communication, and time management.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989/2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018).
Your Benefits at Croydon:
Competitive pay of up to £50,574 per annum.
£10,000 Welcome Bonus, paid after probation, as a thank-you for joining.
£2,500 Retention Bonus for your ongoing commitment.
Relocation Support worth up to £8,000 for those moving to the borough.
30 days annual leave to support a healthy work-life balance.
Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility.
On-site parking for convenience.
Access to Croydon’s state-of-the-art civic centre, providing a supportive and modern workplace.
Why Now?
Interviews and start dates are being arranged before the end of the year and into early 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to work in a forward-thinking borough that values its social workers and is dedicated to achieving excellent outcomes for children and families.
How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step in your career, send your CV today to secure your place in Croydon’s team.
Croydon – a borough where your skills and passion make a lasting difference
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