The role
We’re currently seeking three talented, highly motivated Social Workers to join our diverse and highly skilled service. We are looking for Social Workers who are keen to progress and share our values of working as one team and finding better and more innovative ways of doing things within CYPDS.
You will use your experience to work across a varied and complex caseload of children and young people, aged between 0-25 with severe to profound disabilities. The role requires a confident approach to working with statutory, private and voluntary agencies and an ability to identify and apply complex systems and frameworks whilst remaining person centred.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
About you
To be considered for one of these exciting opportunities its essential the successful candidates are fully qualified, accredited social work professionals who hold current Social Work England registration (ASYE candidates, it will be expected that you are registered before you start employment).
You will be a pro-active analytical thinker with a sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Be a strong and reliable team worker, who brings ideas for service delivery and in partnership with parents and young people.
You will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, ensuring professional social work standards are maintained at all times. And, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal with conflict, hostility and vulnerability.
Camden, located in northwest London, is a vibrant and diverse borough known for its rich history, cultural landmarks, and bustling atmosphere.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, vibrant and diverse - at Camden we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4,400 staff, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and we need people who share our values. We recruit for attitude and develop for skills.
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.We offer our staff:
The opportunity to work in a children's service environment rates 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
Hybrid Working arrangement
A strong Flexible Working Culture
Pension enrolment
Corporate gym membership
A competitive salary
Season ticket loans
Competitive annual, maternity and paternity leave allowances
Cycle to work scheme
All qualified social work staff will receive a reimbursement of the cost of their Social Work England fee.
For more information about this role, please email resourcing@camden.gov.uk