Experienced Social Worker Children In Care
Job Description
Grade / Salary - ME13 - 48,003 - 52,194 per annum plus Essential user car allowance of 963 per annum
Location
Civic Centre
Full or part time
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Occupation
Children's Social Care
Closing Date
22/09/2025
Ref No
2924
Documents
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Advert Text
Are you ready to join us in Merton's Children in Care Team?
We are:
"A place where outstanding children's services are offered, where children and young people feel they belong, stay safe and can thrive"
We want Merton to be a great place for every child to grow up, and to give every child the best start in life. Our children's services have been judged Outstanding by Ofsted, and we are moving forward to keep improving our standards of practice. Our leaders are committed and focused on supporting our staff and families. We work well with our partners and are committed to making decisions alongside our children and families:
- We keep children and young people at the heart of our work and everything we do
- We learn from what we do to improve the experiences of children, young people, and families
- We 'Think Family' and focus on the strengths within our families in Merton
- We are committed to doing what we say we will do
- We celebrate difference.
You will need to be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and with relevant experience in statutory safeguarding services.
You should be able to demonstrate an ability to manage a caseload of children in care with a variety of needs, work in partnership and seek supervision and guidance, support team activities and strategic priorities.
The Corporate Parenting service works closely alongside partner agencies and other colleagues in Children and Families Services in to ensure that children are safeguarded effectively and without delay. You will receive and deliver excellent support through reflective supervision, and an enhanced training offer that supports our practice model including, systemic practice, Signs of Safety, motivational interviewing, restorative and trauma informed practice. You'll inspire your colleagues and lead key elements of practice.
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD3681290
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:£48,003-52,194 per year
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Employment StatusFull Time
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Job LocationMerton, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned