Location
5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£49,167.50 - £52,329 (dependent on experience) + Travel Allowance & Reimbursement of Social Work England fee

About the Role
As a Social Worker in our Children Looked After (CLA) service, you will be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team including our Virtual School, specialist health services and CAMHS provision. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will manage a diverse caseload involving care planning, court work and supporting vulnerable adolescents. You will undertake high-quality assessments and develop effective care plans, deliver creative interventions that promote positive outcomes for children in care, and work closely with partners across education, health and other services. Additionally, you will contribute to a learning culture within the team and support less experienced colleagues. You will play a key role in ensuring services meet the needs of Camden’s diverse community while working within statutory frameworks and best practice guidelines.

Experience
- Managing complex cases including care proceedings and court work
- Working with vulnerable children and families
- Delivering high-quality assessments and care planning

About you
You are a passionate and skilled social worker committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, are a collaborative team player, confident in working across services, and committed to continuous learning and development. You understand the challenges faced by vulnerable children and families and are dedicated to working within statutory frameworks and best practice guidelines.

Qualifications
- Recognised social work qualification
- Registration with Social Work England
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Children Act 1989 and frameworks for children in care
- This post requires an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act