Social Worker – Safeguarding Adults Team (qualified)

Job Description

London Borough of Harrow's Adults Social Care Division is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Adults Team.

The post holder is required to provide a professional social work service in the following areas: enquiries (assessments/reviews) into allegations of abuse of a vulnerable adult and attendance at Planning Meetings and Case Conferences and creation/review of protection plans. Some assessments/reviews (enquiries) will be in user’s own homes and some will be in residential care/nursing homes/hospitals therefore the successful candidate will be required to travel for business purposes around the geographical area of Harrow.

In addition to the above, you will be expected to work with all agencies in a multi-disciplinary way, in order to ensure the best co-ordination and efficient protection of service users. Furthermore, this role will require you to cover duty as and when required by the service.

The role will be a job share for 18 hours a week, with the working pattern as below -

Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2 - Thursday, Friday

The successful candidate will have:

• Appropriate professional qualification i.e. CQSW, CSS, Dip. SW or equivalent.
• Social Work England registration.
• Safeguarding Adults experience.
• A working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 etc.
• Experience of risk assessment and risk management in any social care setting.
• Experience of carrying out mental capacity assessments.
• Experience of working in a duty team (any social care setting).

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.

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