Adult Social Care - Social Worker

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Social Workers to join their Adult Social Care service in Camden. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents, supporting them in achieving their goals and maintaining independence. With a recent ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission, the organization is committed to fostering a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive training opportunities, and a vibrant work environment in central London. If you are passionate about improving community wellbeing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

27 Days Annual Leave

Family Leave

Loan Schemes

Access to Staff Networks

Excellent Pensions Scheme

Reimbursement of Social Work England Fees

Comprehensive Training

Opportunities for Post-Qualifying Study

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker registered with SWE.
• Extensive knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships to support residents in living well.
• Manage assessments of risk, needs, and capacity.

Skills

Social Work

Crisis Management

Legislative Knowledge

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Salary: £44,579 - £50,706 (dependent on experience) plus SWE reimbursement

Location: Depending on the role, you will work at one of the following locations: 5 Pancras Square, Kentish Town, and Camden Hospitals: UCLH, Royal Free, St Pancras

Full time, Permanent

Join us

Are you looking for a career making a meaningful difference to people’s lives? Join us at Camden’s Adult Social Care service. We have recently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) — making us the first local authority in the country to receive the top rating under the new Assurance framework.

At Camden, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Let's work together to make a difference in people’s lives.

Camden is an ambitious borough. We aim to deliver the best outcomes for our residents, starting with an inclusive and supportive workplace that enables our staff to thrive and succeed. To see our staff benefits, please visit: Staff benefits

What You’ll Be Doing

This role allows you to make a real impact! You will build relationships to understand what matters to people, supporting them to live and age well in Camden, contribute to their communities, retain independence, achieve their goals, and live a good life.

We have various opportunities for Social Workers across different teams in our adult social care service, including:

• Neighbourhoods Teams
• Hospital Teams
• Reviews Team
• Multi Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH)

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires an Enhanced DBS.

If you are a newly qualified social worker needing to complete your ASYE, you will be appointed on Level 3 Zone 2 grade (£40,911). Upon successful completion, you will move to Level 4 Zone 1 (£44,579).

All About You

We seek passionate individuals committed to working with residents to build resilience and achieve a quality life. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to improve wellbeing for individuals and the wider community.

Applicants must be qualified Social Workers registered with SWE, with the SWE fee reimbursed.

Extensive knowledge of the legislative framework relating to adults, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act, is essential.

You should be able to respond appropriately to crises, recognize signs of harm, abuse, and neglect, and manage these issues effectively.

As part of Camden’s teams, you will work within a large network of professionals in an integrated setting, managing your workload and undertaking assessments of risk, needs, and capacity.

To learn more about working at Camden, visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

How To Apply

To apply, follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section, demonstrate how you meet the role criteria outlined in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

View the Job Profile here: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10919513/file/document?inline

Why Camden?

Camden offers numerous benefits, including flexible working, 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), family leave, loan schemes, and access to staff networks.

We also have an excellent pensions scheme.

More details are available at www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits.

Additional Benefits for ASC Social Workers

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Vibrant central London location with excellent transport links
• Reimbursement of Social Work England Fees
• Comprehensive social work training in partnership with the Learning and Development Service
• Opportunities for post-qualifying study, including Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor, and Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Inclusion and Diversity

Camden is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organization. We encourage applications from Black, Asian, Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities to ensure our workforce and services reflect our community. Learn more at https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity.

Our recruitment process is anonymized to reduce unconscious bias.

Closing Date:

Sunday 18th May 2025; 23:59

To apply:

Please visit our website via the application button below.