Children Social Worker Housing Post (for 16/17-year-olds) up to £52,116 per annum – Children Services Social Work Directorate and Housing & Safer Communities Directorate
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with our young people (16/17-year-olds) in Housing and Children Services. You will be working primarily with 16/17-year-olds and other young people to provide advice, support, and assistance to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You will undertake Child & Family, and joint assessments with the 1st Base Team to determine duties under the relevant legislations.
The Young People Pathway (1st Base) in the Royal Borough of Greenwich is a well-established team that sits within the Housing Inclusion Service and is renowned for its collaborative and integrated approach to service delivery resulting in positive outcomes for young people.
We are looking for a qualified, registered children and families Social Worker, ideally with at least 3 post qualifying experience of direct social work practice in assessments, experience of working with 16/17-year-olds in regards their Housing needs and have knowledge of the Housing legislation.
We value our Social Workers. At Royal Greenwich, we offer the right support at the right time to our Social Workers, to ensure they have the necessary skills, experience and a supportive working environment to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your social worker career. Our generous benefits package includes:
We have strong social work values and well embedded corporate parenting principles with a robust commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Our small teams mean that you will be supported with regular good quality supervision to manage your own caseloads; and our Senior Leaders are supportive, visible and approachable.
Recently Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, cited that our responses to 16 and 17-year-olds presenting as homeless are strong. Investment in a jointly funded housing social worker post has improved the consistency and quality of practice and support available to this vulnerable group of children.
We pride ourselves on having an innovative learning culture dedicated to improving outcomes for children, young people, care leavers and their families.
We are looking to recruit experienced, qualified social workers, who are registered with Social Work England, to join our stable and committed Children’s Services workforce.
Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we’re one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.
Make a difference to our children’s futures, your future and ours.
Contact details:
Sarah Little 0208 921 8821/ 07525916858
Martin Morina 020 8921 8717/ 07592386626
Martha Khanu -0208 9215231/ 07947257139
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a vibrant area of Southeast London with a rich history and diverse culture. The town of Greenwich itself is a UNESCO world heritage site that is home to the Prime Meridian Line, Royal Observatory, and the Cutty Sark ship. In 2012, the borough was named as the first new Royal Borough for more than 80 years. We are looking to recruit social workers, who are registered with Social Work England, to join our stable and committed Children’s Services workforce. Discover more in our video below.
A senior leadership team who take time to know front-line staff, listen to their views and celebrate excellent work.
Small teams allowing more direct support and supervision time from your Team Leader
An innovative and aspirational Practice Academy dedicated to providing creative learning solutions and a comprehensive offer to support you to achieve your career ambitions including bursaries to undertake systemic training
Access to Research in Practice website, training and resources and new initiatives
Rota Days equating (FTE) to an additional 10 days off per year
Travel costs worth £1k+, OR essential car user car parking (close to the workplace).
Royal Greenwich Keyworker housing (after being employed for six months, subject to application and meeting criteria).
Excellent pension scheme (LGPS).
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Childcare vouchers.
Greenwich One Card gives you access to a wide range of discounts on products and services at participating local businesses, shops, cafes and restaurants. Discounted gym membership.
Opportunities to join cross-sectional staff Task and Finish groups to improve practice and procedures.
We have an ongoing commitment to supporting staff and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
Staff networks and forums to support and encourage networking between staff with shared interests.
Make a difference to our children’s futures, your future and ours.