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JOB TITLE: Social Worker
SERVICE: Adult Social Care
£42,492 - £50,676 per annum (plus £3,000 market supplement)
Hybrid role: Newham Dockside, E16 2QU
Closing date: 30.10.26
WE ARE NEWHAM
We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practise to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the residents that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive.
We are building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our Well Newham Approach practice model; which centres on Strengths Based and Outcomes Focused working.
We understand that Social Work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham, we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work /life balance through a hybrid working offer. When you are not visiting residents, their families and carers we have a modern office space for you when you are on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered and a strengths based supervision policy to support you to do your best work.
About the Job
This position is currently in the Promoting and Independence Review Team. All staff work closely with our Team and Practice Managers to ensure that we are able to deliver a safe, strength based service, promoting and improving independence, ensuring comprehensive person-centred, reviews and interventions, and ensuring residents are safeguarded, enabling choice and control regarding their care and support needs.
Our diverse team is committed to making a positive difference to our residents' lives. In return we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision, and development opportunities to progress your career. We are happy to consider flexible working. The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. Please discuss your needs with us.
About You
You will have at least 3 years' post-qualified experience as a Social Worker and a proven ability to work effectively within a diverse urban community.
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Social Workers who are committed to delivering high quality, strengths based practice. Successful candidates will promote independence, review and right-size care packages where appropriate, undertake safeguarding responsibilities, and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Working collaboratively with residents, families, carers, and partner agencies, you will use a person-centred and proportionate approach to support residents in achieving the outcomes that matter most to them. You will be committed to maximising individual strengths, reducing reliance on formal support where appropriate, and promoting wellbeing through timely, outcome-focused interventions.
This role requires excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills, alongside a commitment to delivering high-quality practice that empowers residents, manages risk effectively, and achieves positive and sustainable outcomes. You will be confident in undertaking complex assessments, applying professional judgement, and making evidence-based decisions that balance risk, promote independence, and ensure value for money.
Newham is committed to our workforce being representative of the families we work with, to enhance cultural competence and adjust our practice to suit the individuals we serve. We are looking for colleagues who share our values and are passionate about tackling disproportionality wherever they find it and building a Fairer Newham..
You will be a qualified social worker who is registered with Social Work England.
WHY WORK WITH US?
We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work.
- A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.
- We focus on reaching excellence.
- North East London Teaching Partnership links to enhance theory, practice and academic learning
- We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.
- Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff
A competitive package for social workers of up to £50,532 (includes market supplement).
- Oyster card/parking permit for business use.
- Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).
- Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme,
- Local Authority pension.
- Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme
TO APPLY
To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement (1-2 sides of A4) through our online recruitment portal.
Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification, as described in their supporting state. If you wish to talk to a recruiting manager, please contact at: Team Manager - [email protected] and Practice Manager [email protected].
closing date: 30.10.2026
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Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
About Us
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
