Social Worker
East London NHS Foundation Trust
London, E9 5LGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
We are seeking to recruit two Social Workers to work in our service. The post-holders will work with a defined caseload of patients, most of whom will...
Provide direct patient care to a defined group of service users, most of whom will be in their own homes. This will include counselling, and assistance with achieving social inclusion. This may include patients detained in hospital as well as some subject to conditional discharge (such as S37/41)
Assessment of risks
Liaison with carers and other stakeholders
Liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Adherence to team and Trust policies, as well as national guidelines and legislation
Support of learners
Participation in a duty and triaging system
Regular travel within Hackney and the City, and occasionally to neighbouring boroughs
Working within the CPA framework, ensuring that all documentation is up to date and in line with social work England and Trust guidelines
Participating in individual (and where available group) supervision and appraisal
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification outlining key skills, experience and knowledge for this role.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential: - Registered Social Worker (Social Work England); - Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable: - Evidence of portfolio.; - AMHP qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months' experience of working as a qualified Social Worker including relevant community experience.
- Experience of making full assessment under the Care Act and writing reports
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.
Desirable: - Ability to engage with people holistically; - Ability to use Word and Excel
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to manage self and others.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to be innovative in daily practice.
- Ability to make autonomous decisions
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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