We are looking for an individual with extensive experience in statutory social work to deliver Croydon's out-of-hours response to emergencies that arise in children's social care providing a vital role in high quality service delivery and care to some of Croydon's most vulnerable residents. This role profile sets out the core elements of the childcare social worker role. These elements are relevant to all four levels of children’s social work posts. The exact way in which these elements are manifested and applied will vary depending on the specialist focus of particular social worker roles.
Salary: Grade 12 £50,085‑£52,194 + enhancements (between 8pm and 6am 20%; Sundays 50% and bank holidays 100%). Shifts include Mon‑Fri 5pm‑3am and regular weekends and bank holidays between 8am and 3am. Permanent – 36 hours per week. Hybrid – weekdays based in the office.
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.