Job summary
Health & Adult Social Care Integrated Discharge Team Hospitals
Social Worker level 2/3 (Full Time 36 hours)
We are seeking a social worker with minimum 2 years of experience in Adults Social work.
This is an exciting time to join The London Borough of Enfield (LBE) as we continue to work in partnership with our Health Colleagues to develop and strengthen our services to vulnerable Adults in accordance with the Care Act 2014 requirements.
Enfield currently has a Social Work position available in the North Middlesex Hospital Integrated Discharge Team within Older People and Physical Disabilities service. Our team consists of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Social Care Assessors.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to carry out timely assessments, reviews to ensure that needs are being met, short-term case management, and working closely with Health & MDT colleagues. Applicants with a strong multi-disciplinary working background are particularly welcome.
You will need to have sound knowledge and understanding of personal budgets; completing needs led assessments, Continuing Health Care and safeguarding process and procedures. You must be registered with Social Work England.
We work in a supportive and friendly environment and are committed to professional development through regular supervision and flexible working. Enfield is part of the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership which aims to promote and improve the social work profession by developing career pathways and professional development opportunities for practitioners at all levels.
So, if you have a vision, creativity, and commitment, looking for a new challenge and can make a positive difference to peoples lives we would like to hear from you. We would also consider newly qualified who can demonstrate above zeal.
If you would like an informal discussion or have any queries please contact Enamul Azad 020 8132 2142 or Julien Cookey-Gam 020 8132 0243.
If you have any difficulties during the application process please contact andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk or 020 8132 1022.
About us
Enfield Council is a local authority in North London. Enfield is a borough with much to offer. Our cultural diversity, heritage and tradition, closeness to central London and proximity to open countryside make Enfield an exciting place.
To provide excellent services to our residents, we want staff who are innovative and forward thinking with enthusiasm, skills and talent to share our vision in our drive for excellence.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working.
- Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the Job Description.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the Job Description.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Social Work or equivalent and Social Work England Registration.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to implement a self-directed approach in line with the personalisation agenda and the Safeguarding Adults policy for the Council.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including report writing, presenting, negotiating and the use of IT.
- Ability to plan and maximise use of resources.
- Ability to negotiate with customers how best to meet their needs using the strength-based approach.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Ability to work in partnership with carers and families and liaise with other staff agencies to ensure that the needs of the service user needs are met.
- Ability to work using own initiative as part of a team while managing workload efficiently, prioritising work and adopting a flexible approach to changing and competing demands.
Desirable
- Ability to navigate and apply the Councils information technology systems to support Personalisation (Resource allocations system and Eclipse)
- Highly competent in the application of resource allocation systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Social Work or equivalent and Social Work England Registration.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to implement a self-directed approach in line with the personalisation agenda and the Safeguarding Adults policy for the Council.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including report writing, presenting, negotiating and the use of IT.
- Ability to plan and maximise use of resources.
- Ability to negotiate with customers how best to meet their needs using the strength-based approach.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Ability to work in partnership with carers and families and liaise with other staff agencies to ensure that the needs of the service user needs are met.
- Ability to work using own initiative as part of a team while managing workload efficiently, prioritising work and adopting a flexible approach to changing and competing demands.
Desirable
- Ability to navigate and apply the Councils information technology systems to support Personalisation (Resource allocations system and Eclipse)
- Highly competent in the application of resource allocation systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
