ASC Neighbourhoods - Social Worker

Salary: £44,579 - £50,706 (dependent on experience)
Grade: Level 4 Zone 1
Location: Hospital Teams across Camden
Contract Type: Permanent x4
Hours: 2x Full Time & 2x Part Time Weekend Workers (Friday – Sunday)
Closing Date: Sunday 8th December 2024

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Hospital Social Work role will be based in an allocated hospital team, and you will form part of a large network of professionals in an integrated setting. You will be expected to manage your own caseload with excellent supervision to support you.

We are hiring 2 full time Social Workers as well as 2 Weekend Social Workers who work Friday to Sunday.

Camden Hospital team have built good relationships with health colleagues, and this is reflected in our excellent performance and reputation. We are a dynamic team, working in a fast-paced environment.

Camden guiding principle is a ‘home first’ strength based approach for all people being discharged from hospital, which reflects what matters most to people and their carers who we are supporting.

You will undertake assessments of risk, need and capacity and 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 will know how to manage these issues.

You must have a thorough understanding of current legislation and how it applies to the work of the profession including understanding the prevailing needs, whilst promoting the best interests of people that draw on Adult Social Care, including carers, at all times.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

All About You

You must have 2 years' post qualified experience and have completed your ASYE. It is essential that you have a BA, BSc, DIPSW or CQSW or MA in Social Work or equivalent qualification and that you are registered with Social Work England. You must be willing to undertake post qualifying courses when required.

The role requires a working knowledge of, and experience in social work in the hospitals including familiarity with the support options, interventions, and resources for vulnerable people. You will be enthusiastic, passionate, and committed to work and dedicated to improving the well-being of our residents and their carers. It is essential that you demonstrate the ability to take responsibility for managing your own workload to a high standard and delivering to set deadlines.

We are ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine our Adult Social Care services here in Camden, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.

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 view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10749303/file/document?inline

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.

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that 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.

Inclusion and Diversity

We 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 visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity

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.

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

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 11/20/2024