London Borough of Croydon | Permanent | Up to £50,574 per annum
£5,000 Welcome Bonus | £2,500 Retention | £8,000 Relocation Package | Sponsorship Available
The London Borough of Croydon is looking for experienced and passionate Social Workers to join their dedicated 16+ Young People’s Service. This team supports care-experienced young people transitioning into adulthood — helping them achieve stability, independence and a positive future.
With a strong emphasis on relationship-based, trauma-informed work, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a long-term impact in the lives of young people navigating complex transitions.
The role is permanent, full-time, and based on a hybrid model, with just three days per week in the office. The council also provides a borough-wide parking permit to support flexible travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build trusting, long-term relationships with young people aged 16–25
- Support transition from care into independence through Pathway Planning
- Complete holistic needs assessments and implement tailored support plans
- Work with housing, health, education and other services to ensure wraparound support
- Safeguard vulnerable young people through risk management and early intervention
- Promote participation and ensure young people are central to planning and decision-making
- Support with access to benefits, immigration support (where relevant), and life skills development
Practice Model:
Croydon’s 16+ Service is underpinned by relationship-based and restorative practice, focusing on building meaningful engagement and empowering young people. The team works closely with partner agencies and internal services to provide a joined-up approach, recognising the challenges that care leavers face and aiming to minimise disruption through consistent, trauma-informed support.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
- Experience working with adolescents or care leavers in statutory settings
- Strong knowledge of Pathway Planning, Care Leavers’ legislation & safeguarding practices
- Ability to work creatively with young people and build resilience
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory, strengths-based practice
Benefits:
- Salary up to £50,574 per annum
- £5,000 welcome bonus and £2,500 retention payment
- £8,000 relocation package available
- Sponsorship available for applicants with UK post-qualified experience
- Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office
- Parking permit across the borough
- Supportive, stable team and high-quality supervision
Interested?
Contact Josh Da Costa at Sheldon Phillips:
Phone:
Email: jdacosta@sheldon-phillips.com
We offer up to £500 for successful referrals.