Social Worker

Job description

Contract Terms

Starting salary: PO2 – PO4  (£43,680 – £52,194) + £1000 Market Supplement
Work location: St Ann’s Hospital 
Hours per week: 36 per week 
Contract type: Permanent  
Closing date: Sunday, 6th September 2026 at 23:59
Expected interview date: W/c 14th September 2026

If you are intending on going for a secondment opportunity, please insure you had notified your line manager/head of service to seek approval

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and committed Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care team. In this rewarding role, you will manage a varied caseload, undertaking Care Act assessments, safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments, hospital discharge planning and person-centred support planning. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, health professionals and community partners to promote independence, reduce risk and achieve positive outcomes for residents. The role offers opportunities for professional development and progression from PO2 to PO4 based on experience, performance and professional development

About the Team

Our Adult Social Care service is dedicated to delivering high-quality, strengths-based support that puts residents at the heart of decision-making. Working within a supportive and collaborative environment, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, Team Managers, health colleagues and partner agencies. We are committed to continuous learning, reflective practice and professional development, ensuring our teams have the support and opportunities they need to deliver outstanding services to our diverse communities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will have experience of working with adults and their families, including within culturally and linguistically diverse communities. You will be able to undertake high-quality assessments, analyse complex information and develop effective care and support plans within statutory timescales.

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Human Rights and Equality legislation, alongside a commitment to strengths-based practice and promoting independence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to produce clear reports, respond to enquiries and complaints and work effectively with a range of professionals and stakeholders

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.

Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.

Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk