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London, Greater London
Looked After Children - Social Worker
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £37,842 per annum |
Overview
Connect2Socialwork are currently seeking permanent Social Workers to work in Looked After Children and Permanence teams on behalf of Croydon Council. Working with Looked After Children in Croydon is unique and rewarding. Croydon focus strongly on the quality between their staff and children, young people and foster carers and adopters. Nearly 50% of Looked After Children are Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children, which has led to the development of significant expertise and a national profile in this area of work. The support and development of social workers, personal advisors and managers is ensured to put children at the heart of all decision making. There is a strong track record in keeping children in stable placements. Croydon has the largest Fostering Service in London. All of these services, including the Leaving Care Service, work under the same Head of Service, making the work streamlined and coherent. Excellent salaries and financial welcome packages are offered to recruited social workers following successful complete of probation, up to £5000. Please get in contact for more info. Candidates will ideally have: Have at least 2 years' experience of working as a social worker in a similar role Social Work England registration Be self-motivated and able to use own initiative Be able to work under pressure and in stressful and challenging situations Be able to demonstrate sensitivity, vigilance and professionalism in their work Have a can-do attitude and flexible approach Eligible to work in the UK Benefits of working for Croydon Council: Financial welcome package up to £5000 after successful completion of probation Retention payment to salaried social workers paid at 12 months and 20 months of up to £3000 Annual leave of up to 31 days Flexible and agile working 5 days protected career and personal development Extensive training and professional development available If interested in this role or any other, please contact Sian Homer on or email a CV to . About Connect2Socialwork Connect2Socialwork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we can provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.