Qualified Social Worker - Adults
Redbridge Council
Role
Who You Are
You are an experienced social worker passionate about working with adults with varied needs, from 18 years to end of life. You thrive in fast-paced and intense environments and demonstrate resilience and independence. You have a deep understanding and ability to practice effectively within statutory guidelines and frameworks. Creativity and the ability to work under pressure to deliver comprehensive assessments and support plans within agreed timescales are crucial. You value stability and continuity within a team and appreciate a friendly, warm, and welcoming work environment.
What the job involves
As a team member of Community Health and Social Care, Seven Kings Cluster (HASS Seven Kings), you will work within a multidisciplinary team that includes LD Health practitioners such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, community nurses, and administrators. Your role will involve managing a caseload reflecting diverse needs, delivering face-to-face assessments and reviews, and developing support plans. You'll work in a hybrid system—2/3 days in the office and the rest remotely—and will be office-based for a whole week every 4/5 weeks during duty weeks. Support, training, and supervision are provided, along with a laptop and smartphone for flexible work arrangements.
Skills
- Robust experience in social work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Resilience and independence
- Creative problem-solving
- Competency in statutory guidelines
- Effective time management
- Strong communication skills