Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.
Our Children's Prevention, Safeguarding and Family Help Service values are that we put children and families at the heart of our practice, which is the core of systemic practice.
We use a unique way of working called the Camden Model of Social Work, which is a 'systemic' model of social work, based on strong relationships between social workers and families and informed by their experiences. Find out more about the model of social work here.
Our staff are central to our success and are involved every step of the way. Their work supports improved outcomes for children, their families, and care leavers.
This is an opportunity to join a thriving & dynamic service with an OFSTED rating of OUTSTANDING.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will be a versatile, agile, and experienced Social Worker. You will have experience in dealing with children, young people and their families with complex needs. Your remit will include taking responsibility for a caseload including child in need work, child protection, where required initiate court proceedings and undertaking a range of duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Department.
As a Social Worker within Children Service, you will have a manageable caseload comprising of Child protection and children in need cases.
You will have the skills and ability to undertake complex assessments of children and their families and formulate intervention plans that address the identified needs.
You will provide direct social work intervention to children and families in need, undertaking direct work with children ensuring their views and wishes are obtained and are incorporated into the care planning and intervention provided.
As a Social Worker supporting and monitoring children in need and those subject to child protection plans, you will be skilled in identifying and addressing risk, and work alongside families to ensure the children’s safety, development and wellbeing are paramount.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
We are looking for qualified Social Worker’s with a Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification, with at least two years post qualifying experience. And hold a current registration with Social Work England.
The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children, particularly the Children Act 1989 and all legislation related to Children in Need.
You will have experience of undertaking complex assessments of a child's needs and/or risk; of designing and implementing care/protection plan and completing court work; of monitoring and reviewing such plans over a period of time.
We would welcome during your application, naming your preferred team choice.
Additional benefits for Social Workers at Camden:
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