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Social Worker - Emergency Duty Team

Wembley, London
£41808 - £45021 per annum + Golden Handshake, Retention Bonus!
Health & social care

Job Advertisement: Social Worker – Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
Location: Brent Council offices, London
Salary: £41,808 – £45,021
Hours: 36 hours per week
Golden Handshake: £5,000 (after satisfactory probation)
Retention Payment: £3,000 after one year

Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join London Borough of Brent’s dedicated Emergency Duty Team that sits within Brent’s Social Care team. This role involves Safeguarding all brent residents through appropriate use of MHA as an AMHP, and safeguard children & young people through appropriate use of the Children’s Act 2024. Offering a borough wide service outside of usual office hours. If you are a qualified Social Worker & are passionate about supporting individuals and improving their quality of life, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct needs-led assessments of adults in line with the Community Care Act.
  • Support the unit in achieving performance targets and contribute to its continuous improvement.
  • To formulate appropriate care plans and negotiate care packages with service users and service providers. This will involve formulating multi-service care packages and reviewing on a regular basis.
  • To carry out all duties in accordance with the council’s policy and procedures.
  • Manage cases including safeguarding adults and Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS).
  • Support the team in meeting performance targets and driving continuous improvement.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • To Safeguard all brent residents through appropriate use of MHA as an AMHP, and safeguard children & young people through appropriate use of the Children’s Act 2024. Offering a borough wide service outside of usual office hours.

About You:

  • Relevant social work qualification with current Social Work England registration.
  • Demonstrable experience in adult social care, mental health, or disability services.
  • Strong communication, care management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritising and managing your caseload efficiently.

We Offer:

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
  • Golden Handshake: £5,000 bonus (after satisfactory probation)
  • Retention Payment: £3,000 bonus after 1 year of service.
  • An established Adult Social Care career pathway for continued professional development.
  • The opportunity to work with the largest multicultural community in the country, with 149 languages spoken.
  • Annual Leave: 27 Annual days leave rising through service up to 33 days with the option to buy and sell annual leave.
  • Flexible Working: Hybrid working arrangement, approximately 3 days onsite/working in the community.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling

Why Choose Us?
Join a dynamic team that values innovation and service excellence. Brent Council is committed to supporting its employees’ professional development and work-life balance. 94% of employees in the most recent staff survey feel strongly that they are committed to helping Brent Council be successful.
How to Apply
To find out more about the posts and apply, please contact River Simmons or Vinay Kumar & send an up-to-date CV.

River Simmon at or Tel: 07893921996
Vinay Kumar at or Tel: 0333 3079 179

Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. If offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.

Good luck, we look forward to meeting you!

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