Advanced Social Worker

Salary range: Grade p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Are you ready for a challenge where your expertise makes a real difference

Croydon is an ambitious and forward-thinking borough committed to delivering high-quality Adult Social Care services. At a time of increasing demand our leadership is clear our statutory services including Adult Social Care are a priority.

We are proud of our strong stable workforce with low vacancy rates and minimal reliance on agency staff. We invest in our people through:

• Dedicated Adult Social Care Training Officer
• Support from a Principal Social Worker
• Recently upgraded electronic recording systems
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

The Role: Advanced Social Worker (LIFE Team)

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Social Worker to join our LIFE (Living Independently for Everyone) Team.

This is a fast-paced role focused on hospital discharge working within the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model. You will support individuals to return home safely delivering strength-based assessments that promote independence and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality strength-based assessments in the community

• Support hospital discharge pathways through short-term outcome-focused interventions

• Provide supervision mentoring and guidance to Social Workers and Health & Wellbeing Assessors

• Participate in the Duty Senior rota allocating work and offering professional advice

• Work within a multi-disciplinary integrated team to deliver person-centred care

• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

About You

You will be:

• A qualified Social Worker with post-qualifying experience

• Confident in supervision and supporting staff development

• Experienced in adult social care practice ideally including discharge or reablement

• Skilled in strength-based practice and person-centred approaches

• Able to work flexibly in a fast-paced and evolving environment

• A collaborative team player with professionalism creativity and drive

Why Join Croydon

• Supportive leadership and stable management structure
• Opportunities to lead practice and influence service development
• Flexible working arrangements including home working options
• Excellent transport links across London

Benefits Package

Croydon Council offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in local government including:

• Generous annual leave

• Flexible working arrangements

• Childcare voucher schemes

• Health wellbeing and leisure discounts

• Retail and high street savings

We are committed to ensuring our staff enjoy their work feel supported and thrive in their careers.

Safeguarding & Equality

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.

• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates

For an informal discussion please contact:

• Maurisa Titus
• Jennifer Daniel