Children with Disabilities and Transition 0-25 service - Social Workers

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, preferably with disabled children or young adults working in our transitions team. 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.

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

Grade 11-12 (£37,842 - £42,681)*

* In addition to the annual salary there will be a welcome payment of £2,000 (paid at 6 months with a 24 month tie in) and a further £1,500 retention package (£750 to be paid at 12 months and £750 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

We are strengthening our career pathways, monitoring caseloads and delivering an exciting core Learning & Development programme with protected CPD days.

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.

To apply for this role, please email your CV and supporting statement, quoting the job title to socialworkjobs@croydon.gov.uk 

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Closing date:  Sunday 8th September

 
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

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 DBS check.