Job Description

Salary range: £36,708 - £39,867 p.a inc.

Contract: Permanent  

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

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.

Brent Council’s wholly owned housing company, i4B, has negotiated the purchase of a brand new apartment block in Wembley Park which will provide much-needed affordable accommodation for key workers across the borough and beyond. The block will be used to retain and recruit key workers in London. If you are successful in applying role this role, you will have the opportunity to move into one of the apartments. More information on the apartments can be found at: 

https://www.brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/housing/wembley-park-key-worker-housing/

Please email keyworkerhhousing@brent.gov.uk

The post

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Social Workers to join us here in Brent in our Adult Social Care Complex Care service based in the Community Review Team.  We are a values based employer looking for enthusiastic newly qualified and experienced Social Workers.

The person

As a social care professional, you will be responding to those in need of social care support and taking appropriate interventions as required.  Our Social Workers here at Brent use a strength-based approach to promote the independence, interest and rights of our residents and their families.  Across our Adult Social Care service, we strive to deliver a culture of working together, positive risk taking and accountability. Our core aim is to support our residents to be influential active members of our community.

As an employer, we are committed to enhancing your Continued Professional Development and offer a number of opportunities for career progression. This includes access to our Skills Academy where you can chose a pathway to support your interests and ambitions. Opportunities are also available to train as an AMHP, Trusted Assessor, and Practice Educator.

We need Social Workers that can engage with people, promote and enable inclusive community options as well as self-directed support.  You will work as part of a multi skilled team that includes Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Sensory Impairment Officers and Care Assessors.  You will be a qualified, registered Social Worker adhering to the Social Work England Professional Standards. 

We will expect you to be ready to perform at the relevant levels within the Professional Capabilities Framework based on your experience. 

The London Borough of Brent benefits include:

• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home (laptop and iphone provided)
• Monthly CPD sessions
• Regular professional supervision
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Access to internal and external learning and development via our Adult Social Care Skills Academy
• Commitment to supporting  workforce health and wellbeing with access to a free confidential employee counselling services
• Access to privilege card for local retailers the London Designer Outlet
• Access to our Zipcar scheme

Here at Brent, we value the diversity of our community and we aim to have a workforce that reflects this.   As a disability confident employer, Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities.  Come and join us, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 12 January 2022 (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 CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.

Job Description