Job summary
Please apply for this post
directly on the Brent Council website - www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills
Applications submitted on NHS Jobs site will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
Salary range: £41,808 - £45,021 p.a. inc. London weighting
Golden hello payment of £5,000
Annual retention payment of £3,000.
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time
About us
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brents diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
Adult Social Care is part of the Care Health and Wellbeing department, and together we have a clear focus on working together to support residents, families, and communities.
The department brings together a range of services and support. This enables us to have a clear focus on accommodation as a building block for long-term wellbeing and independence, as well as deliver genuinely multi-disciplinary working for people of any age with more complex needs.
We have strong partnerships with health organisations and work closely on a range of practical and impactful projects.
To find out more about working for Brent and our benefits package, please visit www.brentadultsocialcarecareers.com.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
As a Social Worker in Adult Social Care, youll respond to individuals in our community to provide social care support and utilise appropriate interventions. Youll use a strength-based approach to promote the independence, interests, and rights of our residents and their families.
Across our Adult Social Care service, we strive to deliver a culture of working together, positive risk-taking, and accountability. Our core aim is to support our residents to be influential, active members of our community.
As part of your Continued Professional Development you can choose a pathway to support your career interests and ambitions. Opportunities are also available to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional , Best Interest Assessor and Practice Educator.
The London Borough of Brent benefits include:
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home (laptop and iPhone provided)
- Generous leave policy including parental, annual and sabbatical leave
- Monthly Continuing Professional Development sessions
- Regular professional supervision and peer support groups
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Access to internal and external learning and development via our Adult Social Care Skills Academy
- Commitment to supporting workforce health and wellbeing with access to a free, confidential employee assistance scheme.
- Access to our Zipcar scheme
This role attracts the following payments (subject to review);
- Golden hello payment of £5,000*
- Annual retention payment of £3,000 **
- Additional payments are available for Practice Educators, Best Interest Assessors and AMPs
*Subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probation period. ** Payable after the completion of 12 months in the post.
The Person
You will be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England. You will also have experience of working within social care or a community-focused multi-disciplinary setting.
A good understanding of relevant Adult Social Care legislation is essential for success in these roles. You will have the opportunity to put this legislation into action, further enhancing your skills to support and empower our service users to live meaningful lives within the community.
You will be able to work independently to deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances, as well as demonstrate skills in:
- Communication
- Prioritisation
- Caseload management
- Time management
- Multi-disciplinary working
We will provide training for an exceptional candidate who cannot demonstrate all of the above criteria.
Closing Date: Once all posts are filled
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
As a Social Worker in Adult Social Care, youll respond to individuals in our community to provide social care support and utilise appropriate interventions. Youll use a strength-based approach to promote the independence, interests, and rights of our residents and their families.
Across our Adult Social Care service, we strive to deliver a culture of working together, positive risk-taking, and accountability. Our core aim is to support our residents to be influential, active members of our community.
As part of your Continued Professional Development you can choose a pathway to support your career interests and ambitions. Opportunities are also available to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional , Best Interest Assessor and Practice Educator.
The London Borough of Brent benefits include:
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home (laptop and iPhone provided)
- Generous leave policy including parental, annual and sabbatical leave
- Monthly Continuing Professional Development sessions
- Regular professional supervision and peer support groups
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Access to internal and external learning and development via our Adult Social Care Skills Academy
- Commitment to supporting workforce health and wellbeing with access to a free, confidential employee assistance scheme.
- Access to our Zipcar scheme
This role attracts the following payments (subject to review);
- Golden hello payment of £5,000*
- Annual retention payment of £3,000 **
- Additional payments are available for Practice Educators, Best Interest Assessors and AMPs
*Subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probation period. ** Payable after the completion of 12 months in the post.
The Person
You will be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England. You will also have experience of working within social care or a community-focused multi-disciplinary setting.
A good understanding of relevant Adult Social Care legislation is essential for success in these roles. You will have the opportunity to put this legislation into action, further enhancing your skills to support and empower our service users to live meaningful lives within the community.
You will be able to work independently to deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances, as well as demonstrate skills in:
- Communication
- Prioritisation
- Caseload management
- Time management
- Multi-disciplinary working
We will provide training for an exceptional candidate who cannot demonstrate all of the above criteria.
Closing Date: Once all posts are filled
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You must apply directly on Brent Council website to be considered for this post www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills
- Applications submitted on NHS jobs site will not be considered
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- You must apply directly on Brent Council website to be considered for this post www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills
- Applications submitted on NHS jobs site will not be considered
