Registered Social Worker

Salary range: Grade:- 45750 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon BWH

If you are a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and have a minimum of two years post-qualification experience including completion of your ASYE we would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Older Peoples Services team in Croydon where you will play a key role in supporting older adults to maximise their independence wellbeing and quality of life. Working within a strengths-based person-centred framework you will be part of an innovative and supportive team committed to delivering excellent outcomes for residents and their families.

About the Team
Our Older Adults Team consists of:
Health and Wellbeing Assessors
Social Workers
Experienced Social Workers
Advanced Social Workers
Team manager
The team works closely with health professionals Integrated Care Networks voluntary and community sector organisations hospitals and care providers to deliver coordinated person-centred support for older adults. You will work with individuals experiencing a wide range of needs including frailty dementia mental health challenges physical disabilities safeguarding concerns and complex care and support requirements.
Through effective partnership working you will play a key role in promoting independence reducing risk and improving outcomes for older adults ensuring they receive the right support at the right time to live safe fulfilling and meaningful lives.

About the Role;
Key responsibilities include:

Build positive and trusting relationships with residents families carers and community partners.
Use Community Led Support principles and other strengths-based approaches to hold meaningful conversations that focus on peoples aspirations strengths gifts and abilities.
Meet people in locations where they feel most comfortable including community venues and local neighbourhood settings.
Support individuals to identify and access community resources networks and opportunities that promote independence and wellbeing.
Connect people with local groups services and community assets to reduce isolation and strengthen natural support networks.
Work collaboratively with individuals and those important to them to co-produce personalised support plans that reflect their goals strengths and desired outcomes.
Promote prevention and early intervention by identifying solutions that build on individual and community strengths before the need for statutory intervention arises.
Undertake strengths-based assessments and support planning in line with relevant legislation and organisational policies.
For individuals with eligible care and support needs under the Care Act 2014 arrange and coordinate appropriate statutory and commissioned services where required.
Ensure that any formal support complements and enhances the strengths and contributions of families friends carers and community networks.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to effective multidisciplinary and partnership working across health social care voluntary and community sectors.

About You
We are looking for a qualified and passionate Social Work professional who is committed to delivering high-quality strengths-based practice and achieving positive outcomes for older adults and people with care and support needs.
You will be motivated by a person-centred approach and have the skills and experience to empower individuals to maximise their independence wellbeing and quality of life.

To be successful in this role you will have:

A recognised Social Work qualification with minimum of 2 years post qualification /ASYE experience.
Enhanced DBS check.
Current registration with Social Work England.
A sound understanding of adult social care legislation and policy including the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mental Health Act and relevant safeguarding frameworks.
Experience of working with older adults and individuals with care and support needs within a health social care or community setting.
The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with individuals families carers colleagues and partner organisations.
Strong assessment decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex situations confidently and professionally.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people and stakeholders.
A commitment to strengths-based person-centred practice that promotes choice control independence and positive outcomes.
The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and community networks to deliver integrated and coordinated support.

A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

In return you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents supporting them to build on their strengths stay connected to their communities and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

Why Join Croydon
At Croydon we are committed to supporting our workforce and creating an environment where our people can thrive develop and build rewarding careers. We recognise that delivering excellent services starts with investing in our staff and providing the support they need to succeed.

In return we offer:
A supportive visible and experienced leadership team.
Excellent opportunities for professional development career progression and continuous learning.
Regular supervision reflective practice and professional support.
A commitment to manageable workloads and staff wellbeing.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where operationally appropriate.
Access to a wide range of learning and development programmes to support your professional growth.
A friendly inclusive and collaborative working culture that values diversity and innovation.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and communities.
Excellent transport links with easy access across London and the South East.

Croydon Council Benefits
Croydon Council offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in local government including:
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes.
Flexible working arrangements.
Staff discounts and reward schemes.
Family-friendly policies and benefits.
Access to a broad range of training qualifications and development opportunities.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is committed to empowering its workforce delivering outstanding services and helping residents lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Nkechi Lambert Team manager Thornton Heath Locality
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

Employer Description
Croydon Councils priorities

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 Croydons 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

Key business plan outcomes:
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 were proud to call home
People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
Croydon Councils new ways of working