Advanced Social Workers - Adolescent Services

We are looking for social workers that have completed their ASYE and capable of working with professionalism and empathy in equal amounts.

We are looking for social workers who can demonstrate that they are skilled in managing complex cases and are enthusiastic about working with adolescents. You should have experience in working with young people and an understanding of risk factors for adolescents, in particular those in Croydon.

Your experience of working in a statutory setting will allow you to operate with confidence and emotional intelligence – making effective assessments, implementing plans, delivering interventions and undertaking court work where required.

We need passionate social workers who genuinely care and who want nothing but the best outcomes for Croydon’s children and families.

This is an extremely exciting time to join Croydon Council, we are looking for people who can drive our service forward.

Our offer to you;

* In addition to the annual salary there will be a welcome payment of £5,000 (paid at 6 months with a 24 month tie in) and a further £3,000 retention package (£1,500 to be paid at 12 months and £1,500 to be paid at 20 months service)

Plus………

31 days’ annual leave
Development opportunities
Support practitioners in undertaking Practice Educator training
Laptop/Phone with agile work practice
A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
A core skills training & Learning Development programme
Most of all what makes Croydon special is our people – both within the council and throughout the borough. Our diverse population has made Croydon a thriving cultural hub, it also makes it a truly unique environment in which to work and practice social work.

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Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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 Childrens DBS check.