Transitions Senior Social Worker LBHF618288

Job Details:

Salary range: £44,862 - £54,135 per annum
Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9JT
Hours per week: 36.00
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 4 October 2024
Interview date: 14 October 2024
Contact details for Informal discussion: Suzanne Gale, Transition Strategic Lead at # the role

Hammersmith & Fulham has developed the scope of its Transitions Team and, at this exciting time, it is seeking highly motivated qualified Social Workers to support the Council in driving through a new approach to working with young people as they transition through the Council's Children's Services into Adulthood.

As well as working within the Statutory and Local Guidelines, and having a strong understanding of Safeguarding, the role will require creative, community-based planning, working with young people and their families to effectively plan for adulthood, ensuring that they are supported to navigate the often complex route into Adult Services.

As a new team that will offer both planned and reactive support to this age group, we are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker that can evidence significant and pro-active multi-agency experience. The team will collectively have overarching knowledge across the key areas that might affect planning and subsequently impact on outcomes for this client group, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Children's and Adult services, Health (including CHC funding), Care Leavers, Housing and Direct Payments. We are, therefore, keen to recruit people with specialist knowledge and experience in any of these areas. We are also committed to offering new opportunities to ambitious candidates that have a commitment to learning and development in the sector.

At this level the role holder will be more autonomous. They will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, striking a balance between support and control, liaising with a wide range of professionals, including more senior levels.

Additionally, as the post will be joining a new team, it is key that the post-holder is willing and able to work flexibly whilst the new policies and procedures are embedded into business as usual.

Please refer to the
Role Profile for more information.

Role Specific Qualifications:
-Recognised social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or approved equivalent, BA Hons Social Work or other relevant degree in Social Work).
-Social Work England registration.

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining 'who we are'. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please Apply at resourcing-peopleandtalentlbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Recognised social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or approved equivalent, BA Hons Social Work or other relevant degree in Social Work).
-Social Work England registration.

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining 'who we are'. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.