Social Care Officer

London Borough of Newham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Annual appraisal linked to development

Subsidised leisure passes

Generous annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Access to smarter/flexible working

Mobile phones and laptops

Job summary

London Borough of Newham is seeking a Social Care Officer to develop skills in case work under the Care Act, including promoting independence and Direct Payments. You will conduct assessments, reviews and work with customers and carers in the community within the Adult Social Care neighbourhood team.

The role requires strong assessment and care planning skills and a passion for delivering results in a supportive, service-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in case work under the Care Act like promoting independence and Direct Payments.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessment of needs, reviews and care planning.
• Promote independence and Direct Payments where applicable.
• Work with customers and carers in the community.
• Build and maintain links with community agencies in the neighbourhood team within Adult Social Care.

Job description

Social Care Officer

£39,519- £40,575

The Person

We are looking for 1 Social Care Officer who has and wants to further develop their skills with case work under the Care Act like promoting independence and Direct Payments, carrying out assessment of needs, reviews and working with customers and carers in the community and building good links with community agencies in the neighbourhood team within Adult Social Care. We are looking for Social Care Officer who have good assessment and care planning skills and passionate about delivering results.

We are able to offer you the following benefits

• A supportive team working environment with regular supervision
• An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs.
• Subsidised leisure passes
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Local Government pension scheme
• Access to smarter working / flexible working
• Latest technology by way of Mobile phones and laptops

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Closing date: 02/10/2026

Please note the job may close earlyif we receive a high volume of applications