On Tuesday 30 September 2025, the London Borough of Sutton is hosting an online Social Care Recruitment Event.
The session will shine a spotlight on exciting opportunities within children’s social care, with staff sharing their experiences of supporting children, young people, and families across the borough.
Sutton’s Children’s Services were recently rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding leadership, and the council is looking for committed social workers and managers to join its dedicated workforce. The event will give attendees the chance to learn more about Sutton’s new Practice Framework ‘Investing in Excellence’, a five-year training programme designed to provide structured professional development at every career stage.
Michael Radley, Sutton’s Principal Social Worker for Children, will outline how the framework is shaping practice and strengthening outcomes for children. Experienced colleagues from across the Children Looked After, Leaving Care, Court, Locality and Disabled Children’s Teams will also share insights into their day-to-day work and the support available for practitioners.
For those considering their next step, this is an opportunity to:
- Hear directly from practitioners about Sutton’s supportive culture
- Find out about specialist roles in children’s social care, from early help through to court work
- Learn about the pathways for career progression, including training and mentoring
- Explore current vacancies and how to apply
While the event will also cover adult social care opportunities, the emphasis for children’s services will be on the borough’s investment in its workforce and its commitment to providing stability and ambition for children and families.
Access info for the online event will be sent via Eventbrite, with time to ask questions to Sutton’s leaders and recruitment team.
Event details
📅 Tuesday 30 September 2025
🕕 18:00 – 19:30 BST
📍 Online (register via Eventbrite)