Location
Greater London, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£41,133 per annum

About the Role
Enfield Council is committed to providing high quality social work services to support over 300 looked after children, with a focus on placing as many children as possible within our in-house foster placements. We encourage young people to ‘stay put’ beyond the age of 18 to provide stability and ongoing support. Our Fostering Service works closely with KRATOS, our Children in Care Council, to continuously improve the service. We are also part of the North London Fostering Consortium, collaborating with five other boroughs on various initiatives. This role is ideal for a qualified and registered social worker who is passionate about supporting foster carers and meeting the needs of looked after children. Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence supports professional development and high standards of social work practice, fostering an environment where staff can thrive and deliver excellent care to vulnerable children and young people.

Why Work for Enfield Council
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, plus eight public holidays and an extra day off at Christmas
- A blend of remote and office-based working for most roles
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months
- Career development and learning opportunities through a range of training courses and methods
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free and confidential advice and counselling services for staff and their families
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work
- One month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care
We foster a culture that puts customers at the heart of everything we do by empowering our people to work collaboratively, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility, and continuously learn and improve. Flexible working arrangements are supported to help balance work and life commitments.

Experience
Qualified and registered social worker with experience in supporting foster carers and looked after children is essential.

About you
Passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Committed to delivering high quality social work and working collaboratively within a team. Able to demonstrate the values of openness, respect, responsibility, and continuous learning.

Qualifications
Registered Social Worker status is required. Additional professional development and training opportunities are supported and encouraged.