Social Worker - Adults Mental Health (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dedicated and resilient Qualified Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Mental Health Team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred support designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, as well as their informal carers and families. You will ensure all assessments and support plans are completed in full compliance with the Care Act 2014, placing the wellbeing principles at the heart of your practice.

We utilise a strengths-based approach, empowering residents to lead fulfilling, independent lives while operating within statutory guidelines. We are looking for practitioners who are passionate about supporting adults with complex care needs to thrive. Candidates must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and maintain current registration with Social Work England.

By joining the ASC Mental Health Team, you become part of a supportive and dedicated workforce. We offer regular, high-quality professional supervision tailored to your specific experience level and career goals. Our team-oriented culture prioritises peer support and professional development, providing the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of Harrow residents.

If you are looking for a meaningful new challenge and are committed to excellence and the wellbeing of our community, we encourage you to apply.

• Must hold a qualification in social work
• Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mental Health Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• Have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience. (BSc/MA in Social Work, Dip SW/HE or CQSW).
• Knowledge of social work models and interventions including strengths based practice models (Desirable).
• Knowledge and understanding of discriminated groups and the ability to ensure that services are appropriately delivered to meet their needs (Desirable).

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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