Permanent Social Worker – Leaving care

London Borough of Croydon | Permanent | Up to £50,574 per annum
£5,000 Welcome Bonus | £2,500 Retention | £8,000 Relocation Package | Sponsorship Available

The London Borough of Croydon is looking for experienced and passionate Social Workers to join their dedicated 16+ Young People’s Service. This team supports care-experienced young people transitioning into adulthood — helping them achieve stability, independence and a positive future.

With a strong emphasis on relationship-based, trauma-informed work, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a long-term impact in the lives of young people navigating complex transitions.

The role is permanent, full-time, and based on a hybrid model, with just three days per week in the office. The council also provides a borough-wide parking permit to support flexible travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusting, long-term relationships with young people aged 16–25
• Support transition from care into independence through Pathway Planning
• Complete holistic needs assessments and implement tailored support plans
• Work with housing, health, education and other services to ensure wraparound support
• Safeguard vulnerable young people through risk management and early intervention
• Promote participation and ensure young people are central to planning and decision-making
• Support with access to benefits, immigration support (where relevant), and life skills development

Practice Model:

Croydon’s 16+ Service is underpinned by relationship-based and restorative practice, focusing on building meaningful engagement and empowering young people. The team works closely with partner agencies and internal services to provide a joined-up approach, recognising the challenges that care leavers face and aiming to minimise disruption through consistent, trauma-informed support.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experience working with adolescents or care leavers in statutory settings
• Strong knowledge of Pathway Planning, Care Leavers’ legislation & safeguarding practices
• Ability to work creatively with young people and build resilience
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory, strengths-based practice

Benefits:

• Salary up to £50,574 per annum
• £5,000 welcome bonus and £2,500 retention payment
• £8,000 relocation package available
• Sponsorship available for applicants with UK post-qualified experience
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office
• Parking permit across the borough
• Supportive, stable team and high-quality supervision

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Interested?
Contact Josh Da Costa at Sheldon Phillips:

Phone:

Email: jdacosta@sheldon-phillips.com

We offer up to £500 for successful referrals.