Social Workers

Permanent – Full time

Various Locations within Redbridge

We are recruiting for multiple Permanent Adult Social Workers to join our Adult Social Care Team in Redbridge. These permanent roles offer an excellent opportunity for experienced social workers to support adults with complex needs through high-quality assessments, safeguarding practices, and community-based care planning.

Working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary adult social care team, you will help individuals maintain independence, promote wellbeing, and ensure effective support is delivered through integrated health and social care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete complex, holistic assessments and develop person-centred care and support plans for adults and their careers with a wide range of needs.
• Manage and progress a caseload of complex adult social care cases, ensuring effective planning, reviews, and interventions.
• Apply strong knowledge of adult social care legislation, including responsibilities under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act.
• Deliver strengths-based and whole-family approaches to support planning, promoting independence and positive outcomes.
• Work closely with health professionals and partner agencies to coordinate community services and integrated care.
• Support hospital discharge processes and admission avoidance initiatives, ensuring individuals receive the appropriate support in the community.
• Conduct risk assessments and safeguarding interventions, implementing strategies and contingency plans to protect vulnerable adults.
• Produce clear, evidence-based reports and case documentation to meet professional and organisational standards.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and decision-making skills, applying evidence-based practice to complex situations.
• Lead and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, case conferences, and service improvement initiatives.
• Promote high professional standards and effective communication within the team and with external partners.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England (or eligibility to register).
• Knowledge of adult social care legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience managing complex caseloads within adult social work or community social care services.
• Strong communication, analytical, and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 27 days annual leave rising to 32 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Training, mentoring, and career development opportunities within adult social care.
• Additional benefits including cycle-to-work scheme and employee discount programmes.

Experience:

• Previous experience as an Adult Social Worker

Licence/Certification:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work (required)
• Registration with Social Work England (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser:

https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107…

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.