Social worker Community and Hospital Assessment Team

London borough of Barking and Dagenham; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking an experienced Social Worker for the Integrated Care Team in London. The role involves supporting service users through safeguarding enquiries and providing case management guidance, along with fostering collaboration with multi-agency teams. The council emphasizes professional development with a competitive pay package and flexible working arrangements to prioritize wellbeing and inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave up to 30 days

Investment in learning and development

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with multi-agency collaboration.
• Skills in safeguarding and case management.
• Creative thinking for supporting service users.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safeguarding enquiries per Care Act 2014.
• Provide case management and expert advice.
• Support and guide social care staff and students.

Skills

Creative thinking

Safeguarding

Case management

Education

Current SWE registration

Job description

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Client:

London borough of Barking and Dagenham

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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About this job

The salary scale for this role should reflect grade PO2 - PO3, £39, 951-£46, 041

The Integrated Care team are seeking one experienced Social Worker to join our innovative Integrated Care Service. You will work alongside a team of highly engaged creative Social Workers who are supported by our Consultant Social Workers and Team Managers. We are committed to support Social Workers who are keen to develop and continue their social work journey in LBBD.

As a Social Worker, your workload will be varied, as you listen to our service users stories. You will be able to fulfil all duties within a safeguarding enquiry process as set out in the Care Act 2014 and within the spirit of ‘Making Safeguarding Personal”. You will provide case management, guidance, support and expert advice to other Social Care Staff and students where appropriate.

We are committed to support Social Workers who are keen to develop and continue their social work journey with Barking and Dagenham.

Special requirements for this post

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhance Adults DBS Disclosure check. You will also need a current SWE registration.

"Saturday Duty cover will be expected".

About you

As an experienced Social Worker, your work will be varied, as you listen to our services user’s stories. You will have the skills and ability to use your creative thinking to help people see their strengths and achieve positive outcomes. You will be able to fulfil all duties within a safeguarding enquiry process as set out in the Care Act 2014 and within the spirit of ‘Making Safeguarding Personal”. You will provide case management, guidance, support and expert advice to other Social Care Staff and students where appropriate. You will have gained experience in working collaboratively within a multi-agency/multi-professional setting with relevant statutory agencies, health service colleagues, Police as well as Third Sector organisations involved with.

About us

We are putting the heart back into social work, supported by our strength-based ways of working. We need committed individuals to support us in the delivery of these aims and to become part of our team to make a difference to our children and families.

In return, we offer a competitive pay package, generous pension, annual leave up to 30 days, investment in your learning and development as well as a commitment to your wellbeing. The council supports a model of flexible working, providing the necessary IT so staff can work from any location that meets the needs of the vulnerable people we support.

Our borough is vibrant and diverse, and this is something we are proud of. We value the diversity of people who live, work, and visit Barking and Dagenham and it is our vision is to create a place where people understand, respect, and celebrate each other’s differences.

Join our service and help us celebrate what it means to be a proud part of Barking and Dagenham.

If you require any assistance in your application or would like a confidential discussion about this post and other Social Work posts we are advertising, then please contact k and we will get back to you within 48 hours.