The role
This role works closely with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, a leading Mental Health Institution, which provides the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support to Camden children and their families. You will the opportunity to gain the best from both organisations, being employed by Camden whilst being situated in a specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team.
The role of Advanced Social Worker working in The Camden CAMHS Whole Family Team (WFT 5-18 years) and the Whole Family Team with Perinatal Specialism (WFT-P, 0-5 years), you will work with families facing complex difficulties, who may be working with several professionals and may struggle to access community services.
The nature of this role will mean working flexibly in the community both within Camden, its surrounding boroughs and at times outside of London.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
About you
To be considered for this role you must be a fully qualified and accredited Social Worker and hold current SWE registration and ideally you will have experience of supervising social work students. We’re looking for someone who has 3 years post qualifying experience in working with vulnerable children, young people and their families in the field of social care who has excellent experience of working positively with staff from other agencies.
You will need an understanding of and the ability to work with different cultures, expectations and priorities. As well as on point detailed knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to children’s safeguarding and children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Above all, we are looking for someone who can bring empathy and compassion to this family centric role.
Camden, located in northwest London, is a vibrant and diverse borough known for its rich history, cultural landmarks, and bustling atmosphere.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, vibrant and diverse - at Camden we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4,400 staff, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and we need people who share our values. We recruit for attitude and develop for skills.
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.
We offer our staff:
The opportunity to work in a children's service environment rates 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
Hybrid Working arrangement
A strong Flexible Working Culture
Pension enrolment
Corporate gym membership
A competitive salary
Season ticket loans
Competitive annual, maternity and paternity leave allowances
Cycle to work scheme
All qualified social work staff will receive a reimbursement of the cost of their Social Work England fee.
For more information about this role, please email resourcing@camden.gov.uk