Qualified Social Worker
London
£43299 - £46512 per annum + Golden Handshake, Retention Bonus!
Health & social care
- River Simmons
- Senior Consultant
Title: Adult Social Worker
Location: Brent Council Offices, London
Salary: £43,299/Yr. – £46,512/Yr.
Hours: 36 hours per week
Bonuses: £5,000 Golden Handshake (after probation) + £3,000 Retention Payment (after 1 year)
Hybrid Working: 3 days on-site/community
Join Our Team – Make a Difference!
We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join Brent Council’s Adult Social Care team. You will be at the heart of empowering adults, ensuring they receive the right support, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve lives.
What We Do – Our Teams at a Glance
- Access & Information / Front Door Team – Rapid short-term assessments, quick interventions, and referrals with fast response times.
- Care, Health & Wellbeing Team – Medium to long-term support, including safeguarding, self-neglect cases, and complex assessments.
- Community Review Team (CRT) – Conducts regular reviews for individuals receiving community-based care, ensuring quality support.
- Safeguarding (Adults) Team – Screens all safeguarding referrals, conducts risk assessments, and ensures adult safety planning.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct needs-led assessments & formulate care plans.
- Manage caseloads, including safeguarding & DoLS cases.
- Work with partners to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Support continuous improvement within the team.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
- Experience in adult social care, mental health, or disability services.
- Strong understanding of The Care Act & safeguarding frameworks.
Why Brent Council?
- Work in the UK’s most diverse borough, with 149 languages spoken.
- 27 days annual leave (increasing with service) + buy/sell options.
- Professional development & career progression pathways.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for well-being support.
How to Apply
- Send your CV to River Simmons (07893 921996) or Vinay Kumar (0333 3079 179/ 0117-2840827)
- Hear from Brent’s Director of Adult Social Services – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shWy5P4rA4I
- Safeguarding Commitment: This role is subject to a DBS enhanced check.
- Join us and be part of a team making a real impact!
