Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker - Children Looked After 0-16

Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker - Children Looked After 0-16 - Croydon Council Salary: Grade 11-14 (£46,968- £55,323) Permanent - 36 hours per week Hybrid working Job Purpose The Children Looked After service supports and inspires cared for children, and care experienced young people to become their best, and achieve their aspirations. We take our corporate parenting role very seriously and are committed to supporting our children to be heard, and to flourish. We provide social work support for children and young people aged 0-16. We aim to walk alongside them and enable their plans for permanency to be achieved. We know how important lifelong links are for our children looked after, and we work hard to enable these to be maintained. Essential Requirements Qualified Social Worker and up to date registered with Social Work England Preferably having completed ASYE Knowledge of national policy, strategy and developments regarding children''s social care, and areas that impact on children''s social care. Experience of working with children in care and those who arrived unaccompanied in the UK is desirable. Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures. Able to maintain records that evidence our engagement with children and families, informs the quality assurance framework e.g., quantitative, qualitative and outcome information for the children and families, the views and experiences of children and families Prior experience of working ..... full job details .....