Social Worker, Children in Care Teams (up to £52,116 per annum)
We value our Social Workers. At Royal Greenwich, we offer the right support at the right time to our Social Workers, to ensure they have the necessary skills, experience and a supportive working environment to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
This role entails supporting children through care proceedings or permanency arrangements. We have a dedicated Court progression Manager to support you during Care proceedings and an actively involved Family Finder and life story worker to ensure that we achieve timely permanence for our children. Our practice model focuses on a systemic way of working using a compassionate mind approach, with clinical facilitators attached to each team for bespoke support.
With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your social worker career. Our generous benefits package includes:
We have strong social work values and well embedded corporate parenting principles with a robust commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Our small teams mean that you will be supported with regular good quality supervision to manage your own caseloads; and our Senior Leaders are supportive, visible and approachable.
Consistently Rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on having an innovative learning culture dedicated to improving outcomes for children, young people, care leavers and their families.
We are looking to recruit experienced, qualified social workers, who are registered with Social Work England, to join our stable and committed Children’s Services workforce.
Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we’re one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.
Make a difference to our children’s futures, your future and ours.
Apply today.
Applications to this rolling advert are reviewed every 2 weeks and shortlisted applicants invited to interview.
When completing your application please indicate your areas of experience within social care and explain how these meet the requirements for this role.
Please see the supporting job documents for the person specification requirements for our Social Worker Level 1 and 2.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a vibrant area of Southeast London with a rich history and diverse culture. The town of Greenwich itself is a UNESCO world heritage site that is home to the Prime Meridian Line, Royal Observatory, and the Cutty Sark ship. In 2012, the borough was named as the first new Royal Borough for more than 80 years. We are looking to recruit social workers, who are registered with Social Work England, to join our stable and committed Children’s Services workforce. Discover more in our video below.
A senior leadership team who take time to know front-line staff, listen to their views and celebrate excellent work.
Small teams allowing more direct support and supervision time from your Team Leader
An innovative and aspirational Practice Academy dedicated to providing creative learning solutions and a comprehensive offer to support you to achieve your career ambitions including bursaries to undertake systemic training
Access to Research in Practice website, training and resources and new initiatives
Rota Days equating (FTE) to an additional 10 days off per year
Travel costs worth £1k+, OR essential car user car parking (close to the workplace).
Royal Greenwich Keyworker housing (after being employed for six months, subject to application and meeting criteria).
Excellent pension scheme (LGPS).
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Childcare vouchers.
Greenwich One Card gives you access to a wide range of discounts on products and services at participating local businesses, shops, cafes and restaurants. Discounted gym membership.
Opportunities to join cross-sectional staff Task and Finish groups to improve practice and procedures.
We have an ongoing commitment to supporting staff and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
Staff networks and forums to support and encourage networking between staff with shared interests.
Make a difference to our children’s futures, your future and ours.