Experienced Social Worker - Disability - Grade 12 (£41,850 - £43,860)
Are you ready for a new challenge? We are seeking committed and knowledgeable social workers to support our core mission of empowering and assisting individuals through signposting, community support, and direct help from the Council. Our approach is grounded in strength-based practice.
During these challenging times, the Council Leadership emphasizes their support for statutory functions, including Adult Social Care, with clear priorities in place.
We prioritize staff welfare, providing dedicated training support, a Deputy Principal Social Worker for welfare and practice, and recent upgrades to our electronic recording system.
Role: Experienced Social Worker
You will have gained experience post-ASYE, including supervision, handling complex cases, and undertaking additional training such as PEP, BIA, or AMHP.
Working in Croydon
Our adult social care services are aspiring and progressive. We value teamwork, innovation, and person-centered practice. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, creativity, and adaptability in a dynamic environment. Croydon staff are friendly, with excellent transport links and support for remote working.
Opportunities
We are developing our services through locality working, emphasizing strength-based approaches, including short and long-term work in areas such as disability support (4 positions).
Croydon Council offers some of the best benefits in local government, including childcare vouchers, flexible working, generous annual leave, shopping vouchers, and health and leisure discounts. We aim to create a workplace where staff enjoy their jobs, develop their skills, and reach their full potential. Our flagship benefits scheme, Options, promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Interviews are scheduled for early November, with roles starting as soon as possible, subject to checks.
We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all community sections and offering flexible working arrangements. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria under the disability confident scheme.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all staff will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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