Experienced Social Worker – Older People - Mayday Locality
Location: Croydon
Division: Adult Care Services
Business Unit: Adult Social Care - Older People
Position Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Full Time / 36 hours
Not afraid of a challenge? We need committed, experienced, qualified and knowledgeable social workers to help us with our core business – empowering and supporting people who need signposting, community support, or even some direct help from the Council.
In these changing times, the Council Leadership has made clear their support for our statutory functions, including Adult Social Care. We know where our priorities are.
We have an established and stable team of Managers to support you. Our vacancy rates are low, and we rarely use agency staff, focusing instead on developing and investing in our permanent staff. This includes dedicated Training officers supporting adult social care and a Principal Social Worker to support staff welfare, practice, and CPD responsibilities. We are an innovative council, having recently upgraded our electronic recording systems and implementing “Magic Notes” for efficient assessments & reports. We have also rolled out new IT equipment for staff.
Experienced Social Worker
If you have some experience but are new to supervising or do not feel ready to deputize for a manager, consider the Experienced Social Worker role. This role is primarily case work-focused but includes some light supervision, serving as a stepping stone for many or allowing others to undertake more complex work without moving into management.
You must be a qualified and registered (Social Work England) Social Worker with over two years of post-qualifying experience. Ideally, you will have successfully completed your Assessed Year in Supported Employment (ASYE) as a newly qualified Social Worker.
Applications from non-qualified staff will not be considered.
Working in Croydon
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to team working, professionalism, creativity, and person-centred practice. The role requires flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing public service environment. Croydon staff are friendly, with excellent transport links and support for working from home.
We offer opportunities for career progression, professional development, and a department-wide commitment to manageable caseloads, supported by a strong ASYE program and ongoing training.
The Opportunities
We are moving towards more locality and community-focused working with an emphasis on Strength-Based approaches to meet current challenges.
Croydon Council offers some of the best benefits schemes in local government, including flexible working, generous leave, and various employee benefits to support work-life balance.
We want Croydon Council to be a place where staff enjoy their jobs and can achieve their potential. We invest heavily in staff development and reward talent and excellence. Our Options benefits scheme promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025 @ 11.59pm
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Croydon Council is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender.
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