Permanent Senior Social Worker - Child Protection

Social Worker/Senior Social Worker – Croydon’s Social Work With Families (SWWF) & Assessment Team

Location: London Borough of Croydon
Salary: Up to £50,574 per annum
Additional Benefits:

  • £10,000 Welcome Bonus (paid after probation)
  • £2,500 Retention Bonus
  • Relocation Package worth up to £8,000
  • 30 Days Annual Leave
  • Hybrid Working
  • On-site Parking available
  • Sponsorship and Transfer of Sponsorship available

Are you an experienced social worker ready to join a borough that values and invests in its workforce? Croydon Council’s SWWF and Assessment Team is seeking passionate Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to make a real difference for children and families in the community.

Why Croydon?
Croydon boasts a brand-new, modern civic centre, offering fantastic facilities and a dynamic working environment. With a focus on staff wellbeing, manageable workloads, and flexible working arrangements, Croydon ensures its social workers have the tools and support to thrive.

Your Role in SWWF and Assessment Teams:

As a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker, you’ll hold a manageable caseload of children and families requiring intervention under:

  • Section 17 (Child in Need)
  • Section 47 (Child Protection)
  • Initial Court Applications where necessary

Working with families for up to 12 weeks during assessments, your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting timely and thorough assessments to identify risks and needs, such as Single Assessments or Strategy Meetings.
  • Coordinating Section 47 investigations to ensure children’s safety, working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
  • Creating robust Child in Need plans to support families in achieving stability and positive outcomes.
  • Preparing high-quality court reports and statements for care proceedings where required.
  • Building trusting relationships with children to understand their wishes, ensuring their voices are at the heart of your work.
  • Using Croydon’s Systemic Practice Model to deliver strengths-based, holistic family interventions.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Social Work England Registration (essential).
  • 3+ years’ proven experience in Children’s Services teams, ideally within Assessment or Child Protection.
  • Strong skills in decision-making, communication, and time management.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989/2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018).

Your Benefits at Croydon:

  • Competitive pay of up to £50,574 per annum.
  • £10,000 Welcome Bonus, paid after probation, as a thank-you for joining.
  • £2,500 Retention Bonus for your ongoing commitment.
  • Relocation Support worth up to £8,000 for those moving to the borough.
  • 30 days annual leave to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility.
  • On-site parking for convenience.
  • Access to Croydon’s state-of-the-art civic centre, providing a supportive and modern workplace.

Why Now?

Interviews and start dates are being arranged before the end of the year and into early 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to work in a forward-thinking borough that values its social workers and is dedicated to achieving excellent outcomes for children and families.

How to Apply:

If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step in your career, send your CV today to secure your place in Croydon’s team.

Croydon – a borough where your skills and passion make a lasting difference.