Social Worker x 3

London Borough of Hounslow; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Hounslow is recruiting for Social Work positions within the Adult Social Care Department, focusing on Adult Mental Health. You will assess needs, plan care, and support residents and carers in community and hospital settings.

We value person-centred, strengths-based practice, safeguarding, and collaboration with multi‑agency partners to improve outcomes. DBS required and eligibility for public sector roles applies.

Qualifications

• BA in Social Work or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Experience in social care settings and mental health services
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice and safeguarding responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Undertake social care assessments and identify needs and outcomes with residents and carers.
• Develop and review care plans using a strengths-based approach.
• Provide advocacy and ensure respect for residents’ rights and independence.
• Collaborate with families, health professionals and partner agencies for coordinated support.
• Conduct safeguarding and risk assessments in line with policies and legal frameworks.

Skills

Person-Centred Planning

Case Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Education

BA in Social Work

Job description

About us at Hounslow

We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.

We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.

About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem‑solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.

We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.

As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.

Our Benefits

If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here.

About The Role

Department: Adult Social Care

Section: Adult Mental Health (social care)

We are excited to advertise for 3 Social Work Positions (x2 in community and x1 in hospital), to join our committed and highly valued staff team.

The main role is to provide Care and support to Hounslow residents and carers and undertake Social Care Assessments and to identify their needs and desired outcomes which places the resident at the centre of all interventions and giving them choice and control over the delivery of services.

To protect the rights and promote the interests of Hounslow residents and their carers to ensure they are kept safe, in line with the Council's and Pan London Safeguarding Policy including contributing to the gathering information under supervision.

To follow practices that comply with policies and procedures set by the Department and Unit, including standards and requirements set by the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Pan London Safeguarding Procedures and other legal statutes as is appropriate.

To work as part of a team to provide a high standard of care that meets the needs of Adult with mental health issues or diagnosis. To work within a framework which safeguards and promotes their well‑being.

To follow an assessment framework that encompasses implementation of a care planning and risk assessment structure, which will consider all the physical, psychological, emotional, mental and behavioural health needs of the client to support their independence in the community.

About The Team You'll Be Working In

The Adult Locality Mental Health Team (ALMHT) is committed to supporting adults with mental health needs to overcome their difficulties and aid their journey of recovery, where possible. The ALMHT recognises that adults with mental health needs face discrimination in their day to day lives and seek to understand the personal experiences of residents to understand their struggles and offer the right support at the right time. This includes recognition of adults with mental health needs from other excluded groups such as LGBTQIA+, Black and Minority Ethnic Groups and those with physical and/or sensory needs. ALMHT uses a Strength Based Approach and looks at what a person 'can do' rather than what they 'cannot do', focusing upon what outcomes the resident wants to achieve.

The Adult Locality Mental Health Team (ALMHT), supports adults with mental health needs, focusing on recovery and overcoming difficulties. They address discrimination and use Strength‑Base Approach to emphasise individuals' abilities and goals. ALMHT collaborates with health services and community support to maintain mental wellness and prevent the need for formal social care. They also work with West London Mental Health Trust and North‑west London Integrated Care Board- Hounslow for timely discharges and referrals.

Our core mission is to respect adults' rights, empower them to manage their mental health, maintain stability, and enhance their quality of life and independence.

1. Assessment, Safeguarding & Risk ManagementAbility to undertake statutory assessments, manage complex cases, identify risks, and implement safeguarding interventions.
2. Person-Centred Planning & Outcome-Focused PracticeAbility to develop and review strengths-based support plans that promote independence, choice, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
3. Partnership Working & Multi-Agency CoordinationAbility to collaborate effectively with individuals, families, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
4. Legal Compliance & Resource Management Ability to apply relevant legislation and professional frameworks while ensuring resources are used effectively to meet assessed needs.
5. Professional Practice, Communication & Service Improvement Ability to maintain accurate records, produce clear reports, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and uphold high professional standards through continuous learning and development.

The duties listed above are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post and in response to changing service needs.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of social care legislation, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act 2014, and emerging legal developments.
• Experience within statutory mental health services and applying social work theory to practice.
• Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based approaches that promote independence, choice, and positive risk-taking.
• Understanding of Social Work England standards, equality, diversity, and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Experience using performance data, digital systems, and quality improvement processes to enhance service delivery.

Skills and Abilities:

• Person-Centred Support & Advocacy Ability to work with individuals to assess needs, develop tailored support plans, advocate on their behalf, and review outcomes to achieve the best possible results.
• Partnership Working & Community Engagement Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, carers, community groups, voluntary organisations, health professionals, and partner agencies to coordinate support and maximise community resources.
• Case Management & Problem Solving Ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines, and apply a systems-based approach to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable residents.
• Communication & Relationship Building Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptability, Teamwork & Professional Development Ability to adapt to change, contribute positively as part of a team, and take responsibility for continuous learning, development, and reflective practice.

Personal Styles and Behaviours:

• A commitment to personal continuing professional development including external post qualification opportunities and to keeping up to date with changing social care policy and best practice.
• A commitment to promoting choice and control through positive risk taking in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
• Commitment to continual service improvement and to participate in service developments including the role of being a champion of change.

About You

If the points below resonate with you, we'd love you to put in an application:

• Knowledge in understanding the care of people suffering with mental illness, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Safeguarding adults and its processes.
• Ability to undertake responsibility for ensuring departmental policies and statutory regulations are observed. To work within the Department's safeguarding policy with the sole aim that the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults.
• The ability to record, report and disseminate significant information to the relevant professionals within the department and other professionals as appropriate to ensure the safeguarding and well‑being of the vulnerable adult in our service. Ability to write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively with colleagues, partner agencies and other professionals.
• Ability to undertake key working responsibilities and have knowledge in devising, implementing & reviewing care plans / training programmes, evidencing outcomes, completing risk assessments that are person centred with regard to adults skills and abilities with a focus to maximise life opportunities and independence.
• At all times respect the confidentiality and the dignity of the client and others.

Read more about the work you'll be doing in the Role Profile.

Essential for The Role:

• BA in Social Work, DIPSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent qualification.
• An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
• Experience of working in social care setting.
• Good communication skills, orally and in writing.

We value diversity in its broadest sense. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.

The authority considers this post to be a customer‑facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the position, please contact the following below:

Email: [e-mail] or

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone:[phone] 583 2419

Interviews will be held on week commencing 23rd November 2026.