Social Worker
- Employer
- Brent Council
- Location
- Wembley, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £36,708 - £39,867 p.a. inc.
- Closing date
- 6 Apr 2021
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- Sector
- Health and Social Care, Health, Adult Services, Safeguarding, Social Care
- Job role
- Social Worker
- Contract Type
- Full time
Job Details
Exciting opportunity to work in the Adult Social Care Duty Team
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic qualified and registered social workers. Our job profiles will tell you what you'll be doing, but more important to us, is how you'll do it. We are looking for people who will thrive in the culture of our diverse organisation.
The postholder will work in the evolving Adult Social Care Duty Team, which assesses residents under the Care Act, but is also focusing on the prevention agenda and supporting residents early and keeping them independent as long as possible.
The Person
Aspects of the role, we can train and guide you on, but what we are really looking for is someone with the right values and behaviours who can join our journey on improving the lives of vulnerable people in Brent.
We are looking for social workers who believe it is important to ensure people have choice and control over their own support needs. We want people who are committed, like us, to focus on the person, their strengths and networks rather than routinely assessing people for services and eligibility. We want colleagues who will look first at what people can do rather than what they can't do and have conversations, that identify what is important to the person, 'what matters' rather than 'what's the matter'. We believe that by exploring people’s goals and aspirations, and the strengths they have themselves or around them, we can help people to stay independent for longer and connected to their communities.
If you hold the same values and ethos as we do, please come and join up and help us continue to develop our strength based practice model.
Closing Date: 06 April 2021 (23:00)
Additional Information
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk. Please note the information you provide will be treated fairly and confidentially.
Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.
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What make us different?
Brent has a diverse artistic community, a wide range of cultural activities and award-winning parks. Each community in Brent has its own cultural celebrations including one of Europe's biggest Irish festivals and the Hindu Diwali festival, which attracts around 40,000 people each year. The borough is home to 'Mahogany', the innovative designer for carnival and theatrical costumes and the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn. Brent, located in the northwest of Greater London, is one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Great values!
Brent It is one of the most culturally and racially diverse of all local authorities in England and Wales. Brent is working to be a safer, more attractive and more environmentally-friendly borough, with great opportunities for people to work and thrive.
Why work for Brent?
- Good road and rail links into central London. Competent and skilled work teams. A trusting working environment. Very attractive pension arrangements. Salary progression. Free season ticket loan scheme.
Would you like to work in a diverse and cultural environment?
Brent may offer the opportunity you are looking for.
- Website
- http://www.brent.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 8937 1234
- Location
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Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
GB
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