Social Worker

London Borough of Newham; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Oyster card/parking for business use

Wellbeing service and discounts

Season ticket loan

Local Authority pension

Fleet car – EV lease

Job summary

The London Borough of Newham is seeking a Social Worker for Adult Social Care in a hybrid role based at Newham Dockside, E16 2QU. The salary ranges from £42,492 to £50,676 per year, with an additional £3,000 market supplement.

We require at least 3 years post-qualification experience and registration with Social Work England. You will deliver strength-based, person-centred assessments and interventions, supporting safeguarding and independence across our diverse urban communities, with flexible

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualified experience, or more.
• Experience working within a diverse urban community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe, strength-based, person-centred service.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, reviews and interventions.
• Support court work where required and safeguarding.
• Promote independence and choice regarding accommodation, care and support needs.

Skills

Social work experience

Diversity/community experience

Education

Qualified social worker (Social Work England)

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE:SocialWorker

SERVICE: AdultSocialCare

£42,492 - £50,676 per annum (plus £3,000 market supplement)

Hybrid role: Newham Dockside, E16 2QU

Closing date: 30.10.26

WE ARE NEWHAM

We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place forsocialwork practise to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the residents that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive.

We are building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our Well Newham Approach practice model; which centres on Strengths Based and Outcomes Focused working.

We understand thatSocialWork can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham, we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work /life balance through a hybrid working offer. When you are not visiting residents, their families and carers we have a modern office space for you when you are on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered and a strengths based supervision policy to support you to do your best work.

About the Job

We offer a variety ofSocialWork opportunities catering to different resident groups and in a variety of settings. All staff work closely with our Practice Managers and Team Managers to ensure that we are able to deliver a safe, strength based service, promoting and improving independence, ensuring comprehensive person-centred assessments, reviews and interventions, supporting court work (where required) and ensuring residents are safeguarded, enabling choice and control regarding their accommodation, care and support needs.

Our diverse team is committed to making a positive difference to our residents' lives. In return we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision, and development opportunities to progress your career.

We are happy to consider flexible working. The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.Please discuss your needs with us.

About You

We’re looking for experienced, confidentsocialwork practitioners; you will have at least 3 years post qualified experience (or more) and experience of working effectively within a diverse, urban community.

Newham is committed to our workforce being representative of the families we work with, to enhance cultural competence and adjust our practice to suit the individuals we serve. We are looking for colleagues who share our values and are passionate about tackling disproportionality wherever they find it and building a Fairer Newham..

You will be a qualifiedsocialworkerwho is registered withSocialWork England.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.
• We focus on reaching excellence.
• North East London Teaching Partnership links to enhance theory, practice and academic learning
• We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.
• Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff

A competitive package forsocialworkers of up to £50,532 (includes market supplement).

• Oyster card/parking permit for business use.
• Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).
• Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme,
• Local Authority pension.
• Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.