Social Worker/ Advanced Social Worker; Children Looked After 0-16 Grade 11 -14 (£44,019 - £52,116)

About You

We are looking for Social Workers who have:

·         Qualified Social Worker and up to date registered with Social Work England

·         Preferably having completed ASYE

·         Knowledge of national policy, strategy and developments regarding children’s social care, and areas that impact on children’s social care.

·         Experience of working with children in care and those who arrived unaccompanied in the UK is desirable. 

·         Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures.

·         Able to maintain records that evidence our engagement with children and families, informs the quality assurance framework e.g., quantitative, qualitative and outcome information for the children and families, the views and experiences of children and families

Click here to view the role profile Grade 11 - 12

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Closing date:  Friday 12 April 2024 @ 11.59pm 

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding 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