Social Worker
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BLS OES 2024
23% below median for Social Worker — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Croydon Council as a Social Worker in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- based practice
- Experience working with adults at risk, complex cases, multi
- agency working, and risk management
- Confidence in undertaking safeguarding enquiries, assisting with meetings, completing analytical reports and safeguarding plans
Requirements
- At least two years post qualifying experience working within adult social care as a social worker
- Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014, S42 duties, MCA, and strengths
- based practice
- Experience working with adults at risk, complex cases, multi
Benefits & Compensation
- A culture that values professional curiosity, collaborative working, innovation and continuous learning Requirements
- SWE registration
- Social Work qualification
- Enhanced DBS
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Croydon Council as a Social Worker.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Croydon Council a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Croydon Council is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Croydon Council lists compensation for this physician position at $44k to $46k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($44k–$46k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Adult Safeguarding, Safeguarding Enquiries, Multi-Agency Working, Risk Management, Care Act 2014, Section 42 Duties, MCA, Strengths-Based Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves undertaking Section 42 Enquiries, managing complex safeguarding cases through face-to-face contact and home visits, and participating in duty rotas for new referrals. Responsibilities also include completing risk assessments, developing management plans, conducting Mental Capacity ...
Benefits package: Flexible Working, Pension, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Wellbeing Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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