Social Worker - Young Croydon (Adolescent Support Team) at Croydon Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

55323.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social work, Case management, Assessment, Intervention planning, Court presentation, Statutory social work, Adolescent support, Safeguarding, Risk assessment, Empathy, Professionalism

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker – Young Croydon Salary: Grade 11-14 (£46,968- £55,323) depending on experience Permanent – 36 hours per week Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home) Job Purpose As a Social Worker in the Young Croydon Service, you will be holding a well-managed case load of young people aged 11-18 where the risk is located predominantly outside of the home. You will work with a passionate and dedicated team of social workers and adolescent workers to help reduce risk in the community and support young people to achieve the potential and move away from those who seek to exploit them. For you, this investment means you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career as well as make your mark by helping to shape the way we support children and families. Essential Requirements Qualified and registered Social Workers / Advanced Social Workers who are Social Work England registered, and have completed your AYSE Experienced in making assessments, implementing plans and delivering interventions Skilled in managing complex cases and competent in presenting cases in court with demonstrable professionalism and empathy Your experience of working in a statutory setting is desirable however not essential To view the Social Worker role profile, please click here. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EQxHFe8oxrThXiMPo95ab-CLu9hA3u4e/view?usp=sharing] To view the Advanced Social Worker role profile, please click here. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lpLsrPzhpd0GFrYVRPKyX1nflLLdvkau/view?usp=sharing] 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.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of young people aged 11-18 to reduce risks outside the home and support them in achieving their potential. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement intervention plans and represent cases in court.