Social Care Practitioner

HIRING WIZARD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Colindale is looking for a Social Care Practitioner to join their team. This role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring their independence and well-being through assessments and personal service delivery. Candidates should have relevant social care experience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including career development opportunities. Closing date for applications is 21st November 2025.

Benefits

21 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Blue light card discounts

Eyecare benefits

Long service recognition

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a social care setting.
• Experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
• Confident understanding of Adult Safeguarding and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, identify needs and complete assessments.
• Work collaboratively with the team to provide personalised services.
• Complete Care Act 2014 compliant assessments and reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of Care Act 2014

Education

GCSE in English Language (Grade C or above)

Social Care Qualification (NVQ Level 2 or above)

Job description

Overview

The charity has an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join their growing team in Colindale, London.

Location: Colindale, London, NW9

Salary: £24,000 - £28,840 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Closing Date: 21st November 2025

About Us

The charity is newly merged offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with learning disabilities and autism and their families.

From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, we enable people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations.

Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Social Care Practitioner - The Role

Working as part of a team, you will be one of the first points of contact between the public and the service, gathering information, identifying needs and completing assessments, and signposting people to other services.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with members to maximise their potential for independence and promote their wellbeing, independence, choice and control which is at the heart of what we do.

Social Care Practitioner - Key Responsibilities

• To work jointly with the team and using one’s own experience and initiative on applications to the charity for services and support
• To work in accordance with the charity assessment processes
• To work collaboratively with the team in delivering the charity’s aim to provide personalised services for members
• To collect, accurately record, manage information systems, critically analyse all relevant information and take appropriate actions
• To complete Care Act 2014 compliant assessments and reviews

Social Care Practitioner – You

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English Language to grade C or above
• Ideally, they would also have (or be working towards) a Social Care Qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above
• Excellent interpersonal skills and possess a strong ability to communicate
• Relevant experience in a social care setting, as well as previous experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism
• Have a confident understanding of the Care Act 2014, Adult Safeguarding and other relevant legislation

What we offer

• 21 days paid holiday per holiday year plus bank holidays which increases with length of service
• Pension scheme - (NatWest Cushon)
• Blue light card - access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national & local retailers
• Eyecare benefits – via VisionExpress
• Long service recognition and reward & employer referral bonus
• Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
• Development and career progression opportunities

Application Process

To submit your CV and short cover letter for this Social Care Practitioner opportunity, click ‘Apply’ now!

Closing date - 21st November 2025.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK and we cannot offer Visa sponsorship at this time.