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. You will also contribute to a learning culture within the team and support less experienced colleagues. Your role is key in ensuring services meet the needs of Camden’s diverse community while working within statutory frameworks and best practice guidelines.

About Camden
At Camden, we are building somewhere everyone can thrive. We are making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit—driving radical social change so that nobody gets left behind. We are home to some of the most important conversations happening today and are committed to creating a fairer future for all. Your ideas, voice and ambition will help shape meaningful change for our communities.

What We Offer
Competitive salary based on experience. Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England fees for all qualified Social Work staff. Payment of a travel allowance equivalent to the cost of a Zone 1 and 2 Travel card. 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years. Local Government Pension Scheme. Flexible working opportunities. Interest free loans. Access to staff networks. Career development and training. Wellbeing support and activities.

Inclusion and Belonging
We want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community and particularly encourage 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. We are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.

Additional Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires an Enhanced DBS check. Camden also offers the DBS update service. The recruitment process is anonymised to reduce unconscious bias. Camden is committed to making recruitment practices accessible and barrier-free, including adjustments for disabled or neurodiverse applicants or those with long-term health conditions.

Experience
Experience managing complex cases, including care proceedings and court work. Proven ability to assess risk and develop and review care plans effectively.

About you
Passionate and skilled social worker committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Collaborative team player confident in working across services. Committed to continuous learning and development. Good understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable children and families.

Qualifications
A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Children Act 1989 and frameworks for children in care.