Social Worker

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and child-focused Social Worker to join our Children in Care 0-16 Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and dedicated team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children in our care. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality support to children and families while creating a positive and supportive environment for our staff.

With an average caseload of just 16 children, a highly supportive management team, and a well-established Systemic Practice model at the heart of our work, the Children in Care 0-16 Service offers a rewarding and nurturing place to develop your career. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and professional growth, ensuring practitioners feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

Join us and be part of a service where relationships matter, practice is valued, and children remain at the centre of everything we do.

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable

Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses

Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors

Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice

Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning

Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential

Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home

People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer

Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.