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Social Work Open Day – Thursday 31^st July 2025&nbsp; Children’s Family Help and Safeguarding are holding a Social Work Recruitment in-person and virtual online event for experienced social workers! Date:&nbsp;Thursday 31^st July 2025 In Person Event Time: 15:00 – 17:30 Location: 5 Pancras Square, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4AG Virtual Online Evening Event Time: 17:30 – 19:30 Microsoft Teams Link to Follow once attendance is confirmed via Eventbrite link below ** This event is for Qualified, Experienced Social Workers registered with SWE&nbsp;** Salary on offer: Experienced: £47,642.50 - £50,706 (dependant on experience) You will also be entitled to the following additional payments: <ul> <li>Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England fee</li> <li>
Travel Allowance: A travel allowance of £1,708. This allowance will be paid monthly and is subject to taxation and National Insurance deductions but is not pensionable and will therefore not count towards the calculation of your pension.
</li> </ul> On Thursday 31^st July 2025, we are hosting two external events; one an in person drop in event at 5 Pancras Square and straight afterward a virtual online evening event for Children’s Family Help and Safeguarding Social Workers to come and either drop in or log in online to meet different teams and leadership within children’s and families social work.&nbsp; The in-person event at our 5 Pancras Square flagship office starts at 3pm until 5:30pm, allowing visitors to drop in at their convenience. Light refreshments and goody bags will be provided throughout the day.&nbsp; The Virtual Online Evening Event will be from 5:30pm until 7:30pm allowing candidates who cannot attend in person to log in remotely (we’ve added this option this year to allow flexibility to ensure no one misses out on the day). Representatives from our teams including Children in Need, Corporate Parenting and Children and Young People’s Disability Services, Camden’s Learning Academy, Family Group Conferencing, Centre for Relational Practice, and more will be in attendance. All representatives will be able to answer any questions you might have about a social work career at Camden, including benefits, the day-to-day role, career progression, learning and development, and more. Our Human Resources team will also be there to support visitors with&nbsp;making an application on the day. Places are filling fast so encourage fellow social workers to sign up today – Click here to sign up on Eventbrite If you have any further questions, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ChildrenSocialWorkRecruitment@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">ChildrenSocialWorkRecruitment@camden.gov.uk</a>. **Please click below for the full Social Worker Benefits and read about Camden’s continued Outstanding Ofsted rating&nbsp;Work in Children's Social Care - Camden Careers - Camden Council** To find out more about what it is like to work as a Social Worker at Camden video please click&nbsp;Camden_Love_Social_Work (1) 3.mp4or copy and paste the URL address into your Microsoft Edge browser. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the event for you! Come meet our team, speak to staff, learn about the exciting opportunities available, and discover why Camden is a great place to work.

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Salary:&nbsp;£48,969 - £50,706&nbsp;(based on experience) + Travel Allowance Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Closing Date: Wednesday 30th July 2025 Interview: TBC ** We are recruiting for experienced Qualified Social Workers. You must be registered with SWE and have at least two years post-qualifying experience. ** About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; We are recruiting for two areas in Children’s Services: Children in Need (CIN) and&nbsp;Children &amp; Young People’s Disability Service (CYPDS) CIN Service As a Social Worker supporting and monitoring children in need and those subject to child protection plans, you will be skilled in identifying and addressing risk, and work alongside families to ensure the children’s safety, development and wellbeing are paramount. CYPDS Service The Children and Young People’s Disability Service (CYPDS) works in an integrated way with MOSAIC the integrated children’s health service for disabled children and young people who have complex developmental needs and with the Camden Learning Disability Service.&nbsp; Please kindly specify which area/s you’re applying for on your supporting statement in your application. Our Children's Family Help and Safeguarding Service values are that we put children and families at the heart of our practice, which is the core of relational practice.&nbsp; We use a unique way of working withinCamden’s Relational Practice Framework, which is a relationship-based practice, where relationships are at the heart of what we do. It is based on strong relationships between social workers and families and informed by their experiences. Being relational means Camden children, young people, parents and carers, networks, residents and communities experience a workforce that is curious, kind, courageous, honest and collaborative.&nbsp; Our staff are central to our success and are involved every step of the way. Their work supports improved outcomes for children, their families, and care leavers. Join our Children's Family Help and Safeguarding team and be part of a team implementing real social change, who are committed to making children’s and families' lives better within the borough. Our Children's Family Help and Safeguarding Service works with people living in Camden, under the age of 18 and their families who may need some support to achieve this. We also work with care leavers and children with disabilities up to the age of 25. We have been rated outstanding by Ofsted and are continually looking to innovate and maintain these standards. This is an opportunity to join a thriving &amp; dynamic service with an OFSTED rating of OUTSTANDING. What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved You will be a versatile, agile, and experienced Social Worker. You will have experience in dealing with children, young people and their families with complex needs. Your remit will include taking responsibility for a caseload including child in need work, child protection, where required initiate court proceedings and undertaking a range of duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Department.&nbsp; As a Social Worker within Children's Family Help and Safeguarding Service, you will have a manageable caseload comprising of Child Protection, Children in Need cases and some court work. You will have the skills and ability to undertake complex assessments of children and their families and formulate intervention plans that address the identified needs. You will provide direct social work intervention to children and families in need, undertaking direct work with children ensuring their views and wishes are obtained and are incorporated into the care planning and intervention provided.&nbsp; As a Social Worker supporting and monitoring children in need and those subject to child protection plans, you will be skilled in identifying and addressing risk, and work alongside families to ensure the children’s safety, development and wellbeing are paramount. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the CIN Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11063160/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11063160/file/documen…</a> To view the CYPDS Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11063153/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11063153/file/documen…</a>&nbsp; All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for one of these fantastic opportunities it is essential the successful candidate&nbsp;is a fully qualified and accredited Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration and has at least two years post qualifying experience. The post holder must have previous demonstrable experience writing&nbsp;complex assessments of a child's needs and/or risk, including

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Grade 7/8- £42,324 - £51,522 per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.&nbsp; Social Worker – Children in Care (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Full &amp; Part Time Available Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the Role The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker to&nbsp;contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations. If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: <ul>
<li>Hold and manages varied caseloads, reflecting the function of the team in accordance with procedures, guidelines and legislation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify and assess levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain an up to date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assess and analyse need, contributing to, and implementing, plans; reviewing progress against identified outcomes, ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.</li> <li>Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.</li> </ul> As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Jannine.Layhe@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jannine.Layhe@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13th July 2025&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed.&nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Social Worker - Children in Care Team (Starting Well)

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Grade 12- £75,144 &nbsp;- £84,384 pa with an additional Market Supplement (MS) of £10,000 subject to final confirmation. Head of Service for Practice, Deputy Principal Social Worker (Starting Well) Havering Working Arrangements: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in office per week) Contract: Permanent Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the Role The purpose of this role is to; Provide operational and strategic leadership to the Systemic Family Therapy Team, the Quality Assurance Team and to the Independent Reviewing Service and Child Protection Case Conference Service. To ensure the Practice Development Manager duties and activities are well targeted, impactful and contributing to practice improvement. The post holder is responsible for ensuring practice is in line with current legislation and relevant guidance so that high quality assessments and interventions are delivered in time, &nbsp;to meet children and family’s assessed needs and improve outcomes. &nbsp; <ul>
<li>Provide strategic leadership to improve outcomes for children through the delivery of service wide quality assurance and improvement activity.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure effective quality assurance mechanisms and systems are in place in order to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. &nbsp;</li> <li>Responsible for the Quality Assurance Framework, the Practice Standards and Audit Service, the Independent Reviewing service, Child Protection Conference service and Child in Need reviewing function and Systemic Practice Team.</li> <li>Ensure key messages from quality assurance activity including: local, partnership and thematic audit findings’ are routinely shared across Children’s Services and learning is impactful, well evidenced and contributes to training and consistent service and practice improvement.</li> <li>Deliver a broad and sustained contribution to the achievement of the authority’s aims and objectives under the Starting Well plan.&nbsp;</li> <li>The role should promote and govern excellent systemic, face to face practice across the service, ensuring purposeful work is undertaken with children, young people and families in conjunction with other social care teams and across multi-agency partners which safeguard, improve outcomes and adhere to timescales.&nbsp;</li> <li>To lead and performance manage a social care and/or a multi-professional team(s) against local and national indicators and targets within statute and the relevant guidance to ensure that assessment and interventions are delivered in time and are of high quality to meet children and family’s needs and deliver the required outcome&nbsp;</li> </ul> As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Charmaine.Malcolm@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charmaine.Malcolm@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 2nd Aug 2025 at 23:59, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview dates to be confirmed Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Head of Service for Practice, Deputy Principal Social Worker (Starting Well)

Job DescriptionSalary: £51,801 - £59,724 per annumGrade: GContract: PermanentHours: 37 hours per week &nbsp;&nbsp;Quality Assurance for Thurrock Children Services is a fast developing service, with high aspirations for outcomes for children.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are seeking passionate and tenacious social work professionals, who have a drive for improving outcomes for Thurrock children.We are currently recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer who has a crucial contribution to make by ensuring the child/young person’s voice is heard. If you are an experienced social worker with management experience, who enjoys working with professional networks and making relationships with children/young people, but who can constructively challenge when&nbsp;necessary, then this opportunity will be of interest to you. Supervisory/management experience essential.&nbsp;Thurrock is investing in its children’s services and is aiming for only excellent performance and outcomes for the children and families we work with, so as to build upon its recent Outstanding Ofsted rating to achieve even better outcomes for children and families.In return we offer a competitive salary as well as an attractive benefit package,&nbsp; including:<ul> <li>Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Flexible working to enable work life balance</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li> <li>Reasonable work loads</li> <li>Training in Signs of Safety</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at Enhanced Level for this role.Closing Date:Redeployment Only: 10th July 2025Internal &amp; External Applications: 20th July 2025Interview Dates:&nbsp; Week commencing 28th July 2025&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EQsqHFrcOaNOo7B9YQHIMC0Bd4FSWfzesKxapXHXaWQRpQ?e=uePvvk" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to provide a high quality and effective social work service, which responds to the needs of people with lived experiences with care and support needs, their informal carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act 2014 and reflects a strengths-based approach.We have exciting opportunities for permanent social workers who are passionate about empowering citizens to reach their full potential in our integrated neighbourhood teams, safeguarding adults, mental health team, transitions and review team.Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about supporting adults with care and support needs to live fulfilling and independent lives? Guidance, support, and supervision will be provided in accordance with the individual’s experience and capabilities and in line with our Supervision Policy. About You The successful applicant will have:<ul><li>Must hold a qualification in Social Work </li><li>Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mental Health Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. </li><li>Have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience. (BSc/MA in Social Work, Dip SW/HE or CQSW).</li><li>Knowledge of social work models and interventions, including strengths-based practice models (Desirable).</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of discriminated groups and the ability to ensure that services are appropriately delivered to meet their needs (Desirable).</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=19140&amp;hashed=-1474520762" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> 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 &amp; 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.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> 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 <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. 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 <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> 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. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply Social Worker REF: 2348&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; PO2 – PO3 Career Grade: £43,542 pa rising in annual increments to £49, 638 pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; Secondment Opportunity/ Fixed Term Contract and Full Time until March 2026. About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role and Team: We are looking for a qualified Social Worker for our Front Door Community based service: Information, Contact and Assessment Service (iCAS). iCAS is at the forefront of Adult Social Care’s service to Lambeth residents delivering a comprehensive assessment service to vulnerable adults.&nbsp; We are looking for a competent and compassionate social worker who can work at a pace. In order to maximise resources and achieve customer focused outcomes, you will need to have excellent communication and planning skills and be committed to partnership working across statutory and third sector organisations.&nbsp; &nbsp; Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The team carry out assessments with adults over 18 years of age, with a range of physical health disabilities and vulnerabilities, so experience with these client groups is essential – as well as having a robust understanding of the Safeguarding procedures. &nbsp;</li> <li>The primary feature of work undertaken by staff is to deliver strength based preventative support, where required.</li> <li>The team undertake Assessments and support with signposting, primarily to adults who have approached the council for the first time.</li> <li>Social workers carry out a variety of responsibilities, including referring people to reablement where they are identified as potentially benefitting from maximising their everyday living skills and they consider the provision of services via Direct Payments.</li> <li>The team work closely alongside our OT and Age UK colleagues.</li> <li>iCAS is a fast-paced team with a committed and enthused workforce who strive to achieve positive outcomes for our residents.</li> <li>You will work closely with other teams in the borough and engage wider agencies to support the person.</li> <li>You’ll need to adapt to a demanding and changing environment and have a commitment to partnership and collaborative working.</li> <li>The team support hybrid working, the requirement is to be on site 2 days a week with the option to work 3 days at home.</li> </ul> ‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’ For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Allison Dunkley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:adunkley1@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">adunkley1@lambeth.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 13 July 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.&nbsp; In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here.

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Join Tower Hamlets Children's Services as an Independent Reviewing Officer!
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Location: Whitechapel Tower Hamlets, London

Salary: Competitive salary £56,733 - £59,772 plus retention allowance and travel allowance
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Benefits: Up to 31 days annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and more!
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Tower Hamlets Children's Services is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to join our&nbsp;Safeguarding and&nbsp;Quality Assurance Service&nbsp;as an&nbsp;Independent Reviewing Officer. As part of our OUTSTANDING Children’s Service, you will play a pivotal role in advocating for child looked after and care leavers.
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About the Role:&nbsp;In this role, you will chair&nbsp;Care Leavers transition reviews, which take place following their 18th&nbsp;Birthday, and&nbsp;Children Looked Ater Reviews&nbsp;making sure children’s plans are being progressed. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring that the right decisions are made at the right time, and that children and families are included in developing their plans. You will:
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Chair Care Leaver Transition Reviews and Children Looked After Reviews&nbsp;in person, review their care plan, and ensure their needs are being met. On occasion you will need to chair child protection conferences and child in need reviews.</li>
<li>Provide&nbsp;professional consultation, support, and challenge&nbsp;to social work practitioners and managers about children looked after &nbsp;/ care leavers, ensuring their needs are being met.</li>
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Develop SMART plans&nbsp;with children, parents, and carers that are focused on positive, measurable outcomes.</li>
<li>Monitor progress on plans and identify barriers to the implementation of children’s plans within the wider multi-agency system.</li>
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What We’re Looking For:&nbsp;We are seeking a highly skilled&nbsp;Social Worker&nbsp;who:
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<li>Have&nbsp;managerial experience supervising staff and front-line safeguarding experience.</li>
<li>Are&nbsp;registered with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Possesses a&nbsp;strong understanding of The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010, child protection legislation, family court processes, and children’s rights.</li>
<li>Are adept at&nbsp;chairing multi-agency meetings, ensuring children’s participation and parents are engaged, and resolving differences.</li>
<li>Have&nbsp;outstanding communication and written skills.</li>
<li>Are passionate about&nbsp;diversity, inclusion, and advocating for the best outcomes for children and families.</li>
<li>Are committed to&nbsp;sharing knowledge and learning&nbsp;to improve practice.</li>
<li>Can proactively ensure&nbsp;children’s outcomes&nbsp;are at the heart of decision-making.</li>
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Why Join Tower Hamlets?
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Excellent Work Environment: Modern, refurbished Town Hall opposite Whitechapel Station.</li>
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Competitive Salary &amp; Benefits: Market supplement, up to 31 days of annual leave, and Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
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Flexible Working Options: Consideration for part-time or flexible working arrangements.</li>
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Manageable Caseloads: Giving you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families</li>
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Cycle to Work Scheme: Including the City Bike Hire Scheme for easy commuting.</li>
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Take the Next Step in Your Career!&nbsp;If you're passionate about making a difference and shaping the future of children looked after and care leavers, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to join a team that’s dedicated to delivering excellence for children in care and leaving care.
For any questions or queries about the role, please get in touch with Shirley Quashie-Dunne&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Shirley.Quashie-Dunne@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Shirley.Quashie-Dunne@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>

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Deadline for the post:&nbsp;13th&nbsp;July 2025


Interviews:&nbsp;Friday 1st&nbsp;August 2025

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer

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Grade 7/8- £42,324 - £51,522 per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.&nbsp; Social Worker – Safeguarding (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Full &amp; Part Time Available Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the Role The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker to&nbsp;contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations. If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: <ul>
<li>Hold and manages varied caseloads, reflecting the function of the team in accordance with procedures, guidelines and legislation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify and assess levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain an up to date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assess and analyse need, contributing to, and implementing, plans; reviewing progress against identified outcomes, ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.</li> <li>Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.</li> </ul> As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Lydia.Bennett@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lydia.Bennett@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13th July 2025&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed.&nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply Social Worker ref: 2344 Career graded PO2- PO3: £42,861 pa rising in annual increments to £49,638 pa including London weighting. &nbsp;&nbsp; 2 x Permanent Social Workers in the Hospital Team – 1 based at St Thomas’ Hospital and the other at King’s College Hospital.&nbsp; 1 x Permanent Social Worker in Intermediate Care Lambeth (ICL) At Home Team – based at Elm Court Health Centre. Welcome Payment- £1000 Market Supplement- £1000 &nbsp; Full Time and Permanent About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role: Hospital Team&nbsp; We are seeking two experienced and motivated Social Workers to join the&nbsp;Lambeth Hospital Social Work Team, supporting Lambeth residents admitted to&nbsp;King’s College Hospital (KCH),&nbsp;Guy’s and St Thomas’ (GSTT), and hospitals outside the borough. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you’ll play a vital role in delivering strength-based, preventative support and safeguarding interventions. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Hospital Discharge &amp; Safeguarding: &nbsp;Facilitate safe and timely discharges, ensuring appropriate support and safeguarding measures are in place.</li> <li>Care Act Assessments &amp; Reviews:&nbsp;Conduct assessments and reviews of existing care packages, including consideration of placements and reablement referrals.</li> <li>Multidisciplinary Collaboration:&nbsp;Work closely with hospital MDTs, voluntary sector organisations, and borough-wide teams to ensure holistic support.</li> <li>Reablement &amp; Independence:&nbsp;Refer individuals to reablement services to help maximise their independence and daily living skills.</li> <li>Client Group Support:&nbsp;Provide support to adults (18+) with physical health disabilities and vulnerabilities.&nbsp;</li> <li> Hybrid Working:&nbsp;Required on-site 3 days per week, with the option to work remotely for 2 days. </li> </ul> Key Requirements: <ul> <li>Professional Registration:&nbsp;Social Work England registration and enhanced DBS check.</li> <li>Experience:&nbsp;Demonstrated experience working with adults in hospital or community settings, including safeguarding and complex case management.</li> <li>Knowledge:&nbsp;Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures.</li> <li>Teamwork &amp; Communication:&nbsp;Excellent collaboration skills with a commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice.</li> <li>Adaptability:&nbsp;Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to positive outcomes for residents.</li> </ul> About the role: At Home Team About Us: Join the Intermediate Care Lambeth (ICL) At Home Team—a collaborative, multidisciplinary service designed to provide urgent, community-based care that prevents unnecessary hospital admissions. We bring together staff from Lambeth Adult Social Care and Guy’s &amp; St Thomas’ Hospital Trust to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Lambeth residents. The Role: We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join our dynamic team. As part of this integrated service, you will play a key role in supporting individuals in the community, ensuring their needs are met through person-centred care and collaborative teamwork. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Care Act Assessments &amp; Support Planning: Carry out thorough assessments and develop personalised care plans to support Lambeth residents.</li> <li>Home Visits &amp; Safeguarding: Conduct urgent face-to-face visits and address safeguarding concerns.</li> <li>Carer Support: Assess the needs of carers and ensure access to the right support and services.</li> <li>Mental Capacity Assessments: Complete mental capacity assessments within the legal framework, ensuring that all individuals are supported appropriately.</li> <li>Duty Coverage &amp; Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside health professionals to screen new referrals and participate in regular multi-disciplinary team meetings.</li> <li> Rehabilitation &amp; Reablement Services: Identify and support cases that require the Rehab &amp; Reablement pathway, helping residents regain their independence. </li> </ul> Key Requirements: <ul> <li>Professional Registration: Social Work England registration and enhanced DBS check.</li> <li>Experience: Proven experience in managing complex caseloads, delivering strengths-based and person-centred ca</li>
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