Not afraid of a challenge? We need committed 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. We have a strong operating model of strength based practice.

At this difficult time 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 base of Team Managers to work with you and support you, our vacancy rates are low - and we rarely use agency staff, preferring to concentrate our efforts on looking after our permanent staff. This includes having a dedicated Training officer supporting adult social care, and Principal Social Worker to support staff welfare and practice.

Newly Qualified Social Worker

Applicants at NQSW level should have qualified in the last 2 years and not completed an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment previously.

We offer scope to our staff team to progress their career, develop their individual professional practice, analytical and creative skills, and a department wide commitment to realistic caseloads (capped for NQSW’s at a minimum of 10% lower than the rest of your team). Croydon Adult Services operate a case load limit structure, designed to maintain viable workload and support output of work. This is supported by a Council wide programme of excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities, epitomised by our strong ASYE programme and commitment to post qualification training.

Working in Croydon

Applicants wishing to join our aspiring and progressive adult social care services teams will have a commitment to team working and an enthusiasm for contributing to sharing ideas that support the development of all our services. Candidates will demonstrate professionalism, creativity and drive in their approach to person centred practice and problem solving; and an ability to work flexibly in response to a rapidly changing public service environment. Additionally the staff here at Croydon are friendly, and the transport links are excellent, as indeed is the support for working from home.

The Opportunities

In the context of developing our services to continue to meet the challenges of the current situation we have moved to Locality working with a clear emphasis on Strength Based working, including short and longer term work across a number of teams.

Croydon Council Benefits , There is a benefits section here on the website

Croydon Council has one of the best benefits schemes in local government

Flexible working and generous annual leave entitlement, to high street shopping vouchers and fantastic health and leisure discounts, there really is something for everyone, whatever your taste or lifestyle. “We want Croydon Council to be a place where our staff enjoy their jobs and are proud to be here. We encourage development and invest heavily in helping you excel and achieve your full potential. We reward talent and excellence, and our flagship benefits scheme, Options, allows you to enjoy a healthy work life balance”.

Please note all applications should have been completed by the applicant, not a 3rd party or AI. Assistance from software because of a reasonable adjustment due to learning need/disability is acceptable – you may tell us you have done this if you wish. We regret we are unable too offer sponsorship for International applicants.

Newly Qualified Social Worker – Adults, Location Croydon, Division Adult Care Services

Salary Grade 9 – £39,264 – £40,833 with progression to Grade 10 on successful completion of your ASYE – also pay settlement pending

Business Unit Adult Social Care, Position Type Permanent, Contract Type Full Time or Part Time

Number of Hours 36 or negotiable

Closing Date 15 September 2024 at 11:59pm

Interviews will likely be scheduled across September 30, October 7,8,9,14,15 – they will be face to face and involve a short written test

For further information please contact Tim.Gray@croydon.gov.uk or Natesha.Yanguba@croydon.gov.uk

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 an enhanced barring DBS check.

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Newly Qualified Social Worker Grade 9