Job Description

Ardent Social is proud to partner with the Royal Borough of Greenwich to recruit a Social Worker for their Children in Care and Care Leavers Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people by providing dedicated support and ensuring their needs are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective social work intervention to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need, including those with disabilities.
• Ensure timely action to secure permanence for children who cannot live at home, addressing their needs through care and pathway plans.
• Maintain child-centred practices, incorporating their views and wishes into assessments, planning, and interventions.
• Offer professional leadership to foster collaboration among professionals to meet the needs of children, including care leavers.
• Strengthen protective factors and reduce risks by working closely with parents, carers, foster carers, and other guardians.
• Support children in achieving health, development, and educational goals while preparing for their transition to adulthood.

What We re Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in children s services, particularly in Children in Care or Care Leavers teams.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices and relevant legislation.
• Ability to balance a hybrid working schedule, with 3 days in the office (including visits) and 2 days working remotely.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills to manage complex cases effectively.

Why Join Ardent Social?

• Competitive pay in line with London Borough Agreement capped rates.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Manageable caseloads with regular supervision and team support.
• Dedicated consultant guidance to support your career goals.

Contract Details:

• Duration: Ongoing, with regular extension reviews.
• Location: Hybrid role with office-based work in the London Borough of Greenwich (Postcode: SE10 8QY).
• Pay Rate: Up to capped London Borough Agreement rates.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today through Ardent Social and join a team dedicated to improving the lives of children in care and care leavers.

Ardent Social is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and ensure no individual is treated less favourably on the grounds of gender, age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.