Social Worker - Adults

Job Description

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking permanent, Qualified Social Workers who are passionate about empowering citizens to reach their full potential. In this role, you will provide a high-quality, effective service that responds to the needs of people with lived experience, their informal carers, and their families. All assessments and support plans are completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act 2014, reflecting a strengths-based approach that helps residents live fulfilling, independent lives within statutory guidelines.

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for practitioners who are dedicated to supporting adults with care needs to thrive. In return, we offer a supportive work environment where guidance and professional supervision are provided in line with your individual experience and capabilities. By joining our team, you will be part of a dedicated workforce committed to excellence and the wellbeing of the Harrow community.

We are currently looking to appoint dedicated Social Workers to bolster our frontline services across the following specialist areas:

• Integrated Front Door Team

• Review Team

• Integrated East Neighbourhood Team

• Must hold a qualification in social work
• Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mental Health Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• Have a UK Driving Licence
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience. (BSc/MA in Social Work, Dip SW/HE or CQSW).
• Knowledge of social work models and interventions including strengths based practice models (Desirable).
• Knowledge and understanding of discriminated groups and the ability to ensure that services are appropriately delivered to meet their needs (Desirable).

The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting www.cifas.org.uk/fpn