Social worker Community and Hospital Assessment Team

at  London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

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 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 socialcarerecruitment@lbbd.gov.uk and we will get back to you within 48 hours.

Please refer the Job description for details