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Salary:£44,579 - £50,706 (dependent on experience) plus SWE reimbursement
Grade: Level 4 Zone 1
Location:Depending on the role you will work at one of the following locations: 5 Pancras Square, Kentish Town and Camden Hospitals: UCLH, Royal Free, St Pancras
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Closing Date: Sunday 18^th May 2025; 23:59
Join us
Are you looking for a career making a meaningful difference to people’s lives? Join us at Camden’s Adult Social care service. We have recently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - making us the first local authority in the country to receive the top rating, under the new Assurance framework.
At Camden we put people at the heart of everything we do. Let's work together to make a difference to people’s lives.
Camden is an ambitious borough. We want to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents and this starts with an inclusive and supportive workplace that enables our staff to thrive and succeed. To see our fantastic staff benefits on offer please see here:Staff benefits
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a role where you can make a real impact! In this role you will build relationships to find out what matters to people. You will support people to live and age well in Camden, to be able to contribute to their communities, retain independence for as long as possible, achieve their goals and live a good life.
We have a range of opportunities to work as a Social Worker across different teams in our adult social care service. We currently have vacancies in:
* Neighbourhoods Teams
* Hospital Teams
* Reviews Team
* Multi Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH)
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
All About You
We need people who want to work with our residents to build their resilience and achieve the quality of life they deserve. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, passionate and committed to work in the Neighbourhoods, Reviews, MASH or Hospitals teams. You will be dedicated to improving the wellbeing of people, their carers and the wider community.
These roles require you to be a qualified Social Worker, registered with SWE. Your SWE fee will be reimbursed!
Extensive knowledge and application of the legislative framework relating to Adults, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act, is essential in this role.
You will have the skills to respond appropriately to unexpected events and crisis. You will have the ability to recognise signs of harm, abuse and neglect and how to manage these issues.
As a practitioner in Camden’s Neighbourhoods, MASH, Reviews or Hospitals Teams, you will form part of a large network of professionals in an integrated setting. You will be expected to manage your own workload and resources. You will undertake assessments of risk, needs and capacity.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
How To Apply
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
To view the Job Profile, pleaseCLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10919513/file/document?inlineWhat makes us different – why Camden?
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also knowthat a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks.
We also have an incredible pensions scheme.
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
Additional benefits for ASC Social Workers at Camden:
* Competitive Salary based on experience.
* Vibrant central London location with excellent transport links
* Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England Fees for all qualified social work staff.
* A comprehensive core social work training offer provided in partnership with the Learning and Development Service.
* Opportunities for post-qualifying study including Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and Approved Mental Health Practitioner.
Inclusion and DiversityWe want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visithttps://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,
Anonymised Application–in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider, Customer Service, and Other
* Industries
Community Services, Mental Health Care, and Hospitals
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