Transitions Social Worker

Merton Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated social workers to join their supportive team in Greater London. This role focuses on empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives while maintaining their independence. You'll be part of a culture that values collaboration, recognition, and professional growth. With access to numerous training opportunities and resources, you'll be well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about social care and looking for a rewarding career with great progression, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Employee Support

Wellbeing Activities

Active Staff Networks

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with a degree in Social Work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to maintain independence and improve quality of life.
• Work collaboratively with partners to provide effective care.

Skills

Social Work

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Grade / Salary ME10 to ME13 - £38,934 - £50,574 per annum plus 2 spinal points for market pay rising to £52,584 per annum. The post also attracts an essential user car allowance of £963 per annum.

Social Care is special here

Come and work in a supportive environment at Merton Council, where you’ll do a social work role that matters in a place where you matter.

Our social workers do important jobs, and we’re focused on looking after you so you can look after others.

Our people stay because we have a great culture, and staff tell us their colleagues are the best thing about working here.

You'll work in a great team with knowledgeable, supportive managers and lots of recognition and reward.

You'll support people to live well in Merton, to maintain their independence, stay at home and improve their safety and quality of life.

Merton Council is focused on prevention, and we work closely with our partners to enable people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their homes for longer.

This could be through connecting people socially in their communities, adding adjustments such as handrails or receiving care at home.

You are empowered to help people make the best decisions about their care.

Everyone deserves to live with dignity, and your invaluable role will change people's lives for the better every day.

We're here to help people live meaningful lives in Merton.

The Merton Transition Team provides support to those young people and their families with additional needs when they are preparing to move from childhood to adulthood.

The team works closely with a range of partners and colleagues across Children’s and Adult Services and have excellent relationships with our Merton Children’s Teams and SEND service as well as community health and mental health services.

If you love a challenge and are looking for an inspiring new venture, join our team. If you are interested in this role, you will be supported with good supervision and there are many opportunities for training and development.

Our ethos is working together in a supportive team environment to provide an outstanding service within the community.

If you are interested in finding out more about this post, please contact the Team Manager, Lorraine Falconer via email [e-mail] or for an informal discussion on 07585 992 962.

A career in social care at Merton Council

These are social work roles with great career progression and lots of learning and development opportunities.

You will have access to a range of resources, platforms and programmes including: Care Knowledge, the Adult Social Care Development Academy, and the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership.

We have great transport links including our tram, making it an easy commute from surrounding boroughs, and central London in just 25 minutes.

Following a pay and benefits review, we now have one of the most progressive offers in outer London. We offer flexible working, employee support, wellbeing activities and active staff networks.

We’re a borough on the rise, with big plans for the future and we want you to join us.

Bring your ideas, passion and energy and help us put Merton on the map.

With roles to suit everyone, find your future in Merton.

Get more information about working in adult social care in Merton.

Get more information about our family friendly and flexible benefits.