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Social Worker – Young People Service 16+ – Children
Salary: Grade 11-14 (£46,968- £55,323) depending on experience
Permanent – 36 hours per week
Retention Payment - £1,500
Hybrid working

Job Purpose
We are seeking qualified social workers to work within our Young People’s service, with different ranges of experience to ensure that our young people receive a consistent service. We are seeking practitioners with an understanding of the challenges faces by being a Child Looked After and how to overcome these barriers.

About You
We are looking for social workers who are keen to support young people aged 16-18 who are in children looked after to grow and flourish into adulthood. We are seeking social workers who are passionate about supporting young people moving onto independence, ensuring clear and effective care plans which are tailored to our young people’s needs, to give them the best possible start in adult life. You will have experience of working with multi-agency partners such as health, adult services, housing and education, to ensure risk is well managed and safety is a key for our most vulnerable children. You will also have experience of direct work to evidence and understand the voices of our young people. You will understand the role of the Corporate Parent and how to get the best support for young people in line with statutory guidelines and legislation. You will understand systemic practice and demonstrate how your support for young people has made a positive difference. This service would be most appropriate for social workers who have experience of working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds.

To view the Social Worker role profile, please click here.

To view the Advanced Social Worker role profile, please click here.

About us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities 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, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

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, if the role requires one.