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    Are you about to finish your degree in Social Work? Or have you completed your degree and need a place on an ASYE programme? Everyone is saying… Croydon’s the place to go!

    The role

    We are recruiting NQSWs to join our vibrant social work teams across Children’s Services, with the ASYE cohort to begin in October 2023. Social Workers who are already qualified may be able to begin at an earlier date (service dependant).

    Croydon has the largest population of children and young people in London making it a truly vibrant place to work and learn and an exciting place to develop your social work career. Croydon Council Early Help and Children’s Services have been rated as good by Ofsted and we are looking for talented NQSWs to be part of our journey in making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families.

    All NQSWs will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills through our highly supportive and reflective Assessed & Supported Year in Employment Programme (ASYE). Our ASYE Offer in Croydon is a comprehensive programme which offers dedicated ASYE Assessors who provide 1.1 reflective supervision, monthly learning sets and ASYE reflective group supervision.

    The ASYE programme offers guided support with completing the ASYE portfolio in order to meet the requirements for Skills for Care. In addition NQSWs can expect a monthly dedicated study day to focus on their portfolio completion, protected caseloads and support from a vibrant ASYE team that sits within the Croydon Early Help and Children Social Care Academy for support.

    What you'll get

    • Development opportunities in key areas of practice, supported by our Practice Framework
    • Clearly defined career progression pathways
    • Wider CPD opportunities including Systemic Family Therapy (Years 1 and 2, fully funded)
    • Graded Care Profile 2 tool training through our Safeguarding Children’s Board
    • Post graduate learning & development opportunities with leading Universities
    • Staff reference group
    • An ongoing learning programme for your second and third year, including training, workshops, mentoring, coaching and peer support.

    Qualifications

    You should have a degree/qualification in Social Work and be Social Work England registered in order to apply or be qualified and registered by the cohort start date which will be October 2023.

    Recruitment and selection timeline

    • The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 25 th June 2023
    • Shortlisting will take place WC 26 th June 2023
    • Interviews will take place from 3rd July 2023

    Disclaimer

    Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

    As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

    Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS check.