Independent social worker Work, Jobs in Greater London (with Salaries)

Social Worker
Lewisham Council —London
- £45,852 - £47,925 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Family Support Worker
WillisPalmer —Euston
- £16 an hour
- Night shift
- Microsoft Word
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
Social Worker - Referral and Assessment
London Borough of Bromley —London Borough of Bromley
- £41,476 - £49,624 a year
- No degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Project Worker
Sanctuary Supported Living —London
- £15.26 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Social Worker - Hospital Pathway Team
London Borough of Sutton —Sutton
- £42,060 - £52,194 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Discharge planning
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Live-in Support Worker
Libertas GBR Limited —Tottenham Green
- £12.91 - £14.00 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
10d
Social Worker
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames —Kingston upon Thames
- £42,060 - £52,194 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Specialist Tutors & Mentors
A Space To Thrive Ltd —London
- £38 - £43 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
Quick apply
10d
Support Worker (Young People- 16+ semi-independent supported living)
New Dawn Support Services Ltd —Edgware
- £12.82 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Experience working with children
- Flexitime
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Live-in Care Assistant
Spinal Homecare —South West London
- £1,001 a week
- Full-time
- Driving
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Paid training
Quick apply
4d
Experienced Support Worker
Bridgestock Housing Ltd —London
- £12.71 - £13.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Care experience
- Cooking
- In-person
Quick apply
9d
Social Worker - Children in Care
Enfield Council —Enfield
- £43,680 - £51,138 a year
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Independent Visitor (Supporting children/young people with additional needs in London)
Barnardo's —Waltham Forest
- Call to connect
- Experience working with children
Support Worker
Aim Living Ltd —Brixton
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
Quick apply
11d
Family Support Worker
Solace Women's Aid —London
- £29,385 - £32,623 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
6d
Children's Social Worker - Locality Service
London Borough of Sutton —Sutton
- £42,060 - £52,194 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Support Worker
LSR Care Limited —St Albans
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Medication administration
- Care experience
- Cooking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
Social Worker - Transitions and Leaving Care Service
LondonBoroughofBexley —Bexleyheath
- £41,526 - £51,684 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
11d
Full Time Support Worker
Wellways Care Ltd —London
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- IT
- In-person
Quick apply
Peer Support Worker - H&F
Turning Point —Hammersmith and Fulham
- £28,405 - £32,318 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave

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Social Worker

Lewisham Council -
London

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Job details

Full-time
£45,852 - £47,925 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount

Qualifications

Care Act 2014
Learning disability service experience
Person-centred care planning
Social work
Experience working with individuals with autism
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Support for adults with learning disabilities
Bachelor's degree
Social Work England
Patients with learning disabilities
Safeguarding procedures
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Care planning and needs assessment
Communication skills
Multi-agency care coordination

Full job description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Please note: we are only accepting applications from qualified social workers who have successfully passed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.

About Us

Lewisham Adults with Learning Disability and Autism Service is dedicated to delivering the best support to adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. We are committed to innovative approaches and continuous improvement, ensuring that our services are at the forefront of best practices.

Join Our Team as a Social Worker – Make a Lasting Impact

What’s the role?

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and Autism? We’re seeking experienced and motivated professionals to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of adult social care.

As a Social Worker in our service, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, strengths-based assessments, interventions, and care planning. Your work will directly support individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Providing person-centred social work support that empowers individuals and promotes independence.
Leading on comprehensive assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
Collaborating closely with individuals, families, carers, and multi-agency professionals to ensure holistic and effective support.
Navigating and applying the Continuing Health Care (CHC) framework, safeguarding protocols, and Mental Capacity Act processes with confidence and clarity.
Staying informed about local services and resources to ensure the best outcomes for those you support.

What’s in it for you ?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England, must have passed AYSE
Strong working knowledge of the adult social care legal framework, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.
Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and a commitment to promoting their rights, choices, and wellbeing.
Excellent communication, assessment, and crisis intervention skills.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us?

If you are excited by the prospect of delivering exceptional support to adults with learning disabilities and Autism and want to be part of a passionate, forward thinking, inspiring team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on our journey to make a positive impact!

Be part of a passionate, supportive, and forward-thinking team.
Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
A chance to contribute to innovative service delivery and make a tangible impact in people’s lives.
Generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise and empathy to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build a stronger, more inclusive future for adults with learning disabilities.

Location

15 minutes south of London Bridge, based in Catford SE6 with 2 mainline train stations 5-10 minutes’ walk from the office at Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU and numerous bus routes that stop outside the offices. We operate a hybrid working approach as determined by service requirements.

Special conditions

Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England, must have passed AYSE.
This job is subject to Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Qualified Social Worker BA /DipSW/CQSW or equivalent and completion of ASYE programme.
Adherence to standards set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Hazel Ashworth [email protected]

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£45,852 - £47,925 per annum (SW / SCP 31-33).

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

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independent social worker jobs in greater london

Social Worker

Family Support Worker

Social Worker - Referral and Assessment

Project Worker

Social Worker - Hospital Pathway Team

Live-in Support Worker

Social Worker

Specialist Tutors & Mentors

Support Worker (Young People- 16+ semi-independent supported living)

Live-in Care Assistant

Experienced Support Worker

Social Worker - Children in Care

Independent Visitor (Supporting children/young people with additional needs in London)

Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Children's Social Worker - Locality Service

Support Worker

Social Worker - Transitions and Leaving Care Service

Full Time Support Worker

Peer Support Worker - H&F

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