Social Worker - Children Looked

This role includes reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees and payment of a travel allowance equivalent to the cost of a Zone 1 and 2 Travelcard, currently £1,788 per year.

At Camden, we're building somewhere everyone can thrive. We're making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit - driving radical social change so that nobody gets left behind. As a Social Worker in our Children Looked After (CLA) service, you'll be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team including our Virtual School, specialist health services and CAMHS provision, playing a key role in ensuring services meet the needs of Camden's diverse community.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with partners across education, health, family therapists and adolescent services, whilst contributing to a learning culture within the team and supporting less experienced colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload involving care planning, court work and supporting vulnerable adolescents
• Undertaking high-quality assessments and developing effective care plans within care proceedings
• Delivering creative interventions that promote positive outcomes for children in care, working closely with the participation team and listening to the voices of children
• Working collaboratively with partners across education, health, family therapists and adolescent services
• Contributing to a learning culture within the team and supporting less experienced colleagues

Camden is looking for a passionate and skilled social worker who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of relevant legislation, the ability to manage complex cases, and a genuine commitment to listening to and championing the voices of children in care. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England
• Have strong knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Children Act 1989 and frameworks for children in care
• Have experience managing complex cases, including care proceedings and court work
• Be able to assess risk and develop and review care plans effectively
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Have a good understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable children and families
• Be a collaborative team player, confident in working across services and committed to continuous learning and development

Camden welcomes applications from all parts of the community and particularly encourages people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS check. Recruitment to this role is anonymised in keeping with Camden's commitment to reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

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.

• The opportunity to work in a children's service environment rates 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
• Hybrid Working arrangement
• A strong Flexible Working Culture
• 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.

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