Experienced Social Worker

Salary range: Grade 12 £51,738 £53,919p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent 
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Experienced Social Worker – LIFE Team

Join Croydon – Make a Real Difference

Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in a dynamic and supportive environment?

At Croydon Council, we are committed to delivering high-quality Adult Social Care services that empower residents to live independently. Our leadership continues to prioritise statutory services, ensuring that our teams are well-supported to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We take pride in our:

• Stable and supportive workforce, with low vacancy rates
• Minimal reliance on agency staff
• Dedicated Training Officer for Adult Social Care
• Professional support from a Principal Social Worker
• Recently upgraded digital recording systems

The Role: Experienced Social Worker

As an Experienced Social Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, strength-based practice within Adult Social Care.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake strength-based assessments and care planning
• Provide guidance and informal supervision to Social Workers and Health & Wellbeing Assessors
• Participate in the Duty Senior rota, including allocating work and offering professional advice
• Support colleagues to deliver effective and person-centred interventions
• Work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams

LIFE Team (Living Independently for Everyone)

This role sits within our LIFE Team, focusing on hospital discharge through the Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathway.

You will:

• Support individuals to return home safely following hospital discharge
• Deliver short-term, fast-paced interventions that promote independence
• Conduct reablement-focused assessments in people’s own homes
• Work within an integrated, multi-agency service
• Participate in a rota system, including some weekend working

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Social Worker with post-qualifying experience
• Has experience in adult social care and complex casework
• Is confident in supporting and mentoring colleagues
• Demonstrates strong professional judgement and decision-making
• Is committed to strength-based, person-centred practice
• Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Brings creativity, resilience, and a collaborative mindset

Why Work in Croydon?

• A friendly, inclusive, and ambitious working environment
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation
• Flexible working arrangements, including home working
• Excellent transport links across London

Benefits

Croydon Council offers one of the most competitive packages in local government, including:

• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working options
• Childcare vouchers
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Retail discounts and leisure offers

We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing, development, and career progression.

Apply Now

For an informal discussion, please contact:

• Maurisa Titus – Maurisa.Titus@croydon.gov.uk
• Jennifer Daniel – jennifer.daniel@croydon.gov.uk