The posting
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Salary: PO2, £46,164–£49,590 per annum (plus £5k Golden Hello & £3000 Annual retention payment)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic Centre and other locations as required
Make a difference. Promote independence. Help people live the lives they choose.
Brent is one of London's most diverse boroughs, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world shaping who we are. At Brent Council, we are committed to fairness, inclusion, innovation and improving the lives of local people.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join our Assessment and Wellbeing South Team within the Department of Adult Social Care. We are looking for a skilled, motivated and compassionate professional who shares our commitment to strengths-based practice and achieving positive outcomes for adults with care and support needs.
If you are passionate about promoting independence, wellbeing, choice and control, and want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking service, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
The Assessment and Wellbeing South Team provides preventative, proactive and enabling support to adults with complex care and support needs, often requiring medium- to longer-term intervention.
As a Social Worker, you will work collaboratively with residents, carers, families and partner agencies to understand individual circumstances, identify strengths and develop person-centred approaches that promote independence and improve wellbeing.
You will undertake assessments, reviews, support planning and safeguarding work, using your professional judgement to identify risks, explore available resources and determine appropriate interventions. Your work may include supporting adults with changing care needs, safeguarding concerns, self-neglect or hoarding, and people requiring further assessment or support following hospital discharge.
You will work within a multidisciplinary environment alongside social care colleagues, health professionals and community partners to deliver timely, proportionate and effective interventions. You will be encouraged to think creatively, make effective use of community resources and promote opportunities for residents to remain active and connected within their communities.
What you will do
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, reviews and support planning in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
• Apply strengths-based and person-centred approaches to identify individual abilities, aspirations, informal support networks and community resources.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and manage complex situations involving risk, ensuring appropriate assessments, interventions and protection plans are in place.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including mental capacity assessments and best-interests decision-making where required.
• Work in partnership with residents, carers, families, health professionals, occupational therapists, housing services and voluntary and community organisations.
• Explore preventative and enabling approaches, including assistive technology, telecare and community-based support, to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Complete accurate assessments, records, reports and statutory duties within required timescales.
• Contribute to effective risk management, positive outcomes for residents and the continuous improvement of social work practice.
• Participate in professional supervision, reflective practice, continuing professional development and wider team activities.
About you
- You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with at least two years’ post-ASYE experience in Adult Social Care.
- You will have good knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding legislation, alongside experience in strengths-based assessments, reviews, care planning and risk management.
- You will be confident working with adults with complex needs, exercising sound professional judgement and delivering positive, person-centred outcomes.
- You will have strong communication and organisational skills, the ability to manage a varied caseload and build effective relationships with residents, families, carers and partner agencies.
- Above all, you will be committed to promoting independence, dignity, choice and control, with a reflective approach to practice, continuous learning, equality and inclusion.
Why join Brent Adult Social Care?
We recognise the importance of supporting our workforce to deliver excellent practice and develop professionally. By joining Brent, you will benefit from:
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to service requirements.
• Regular professional supervision and opportunities for reflective practice.
• Continuing professional development and access to the Adult Social Care Skills Academy.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression and professional interests.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills and explore pathways such as Practice Educator, Trusted Assessor and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), subject to eligibility and service requirements.
• A generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Annual leave and other employment benefits in accordance with the Council's terms and conditions.
• Employee health and wellbeing support, including access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to My Brent Rewards and other staff benefits.
You will join a service that values collaboration, professional curiosity, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Why join us?
We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:
- 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
- Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
- Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment
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How to apply
Please note that employees must have successfully completed their probationary period before applying for this vacancy
Closing date: 29th November 2026
Interested in applying? Click "Apply Now" to begin your application.
You will need to submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the points in the ‘About You’ section above. This is a key part of the selection process, and applications without a supporting statement may not be considered. You may also upload a CV to support your application, but it cannot replace the supporting statement. The full essential requirements can be viewed in the job description and may be assessed at interview stage.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Applications from candidates who have applied for this role in the last 6 months will not be considered.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, diagnoses and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
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