Social Worker

If you are seeking a fresh challenge and a change in your professional development. We invite applications from enthusiastic social workers to apply for a Grade 9 Social Worker Role within the Independent Living services community team within Ealing Council. This is a permanent role.

This team is a fast-paced social work team undertaking strength based assessments, attending the court of protection, for 21a challenges, carrying out Mental Capacity Assessment and liaising with other professionals, whilst ensuring a strength based practice within a robust preventative framework in line with core values and behaviours of the Council.

There is emphasis on working with key networks and community partners in order to promote creative care planning with our residents, that maximises independence, protecting the most vulnerable and improving sustainable outcomes for our residents, in achieving their aspirations in their local community. Working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, there is shared purpose of engaging appropriate statutory provisions in the transfer of long-term care management for onward care and support.

We understand the demands and emotional challenges of the job, where staff are the key drivers to success. The community team prides itself in providing a supportive, dynamic learning culture where practitioners will have the opportunity for further training and development in areas of interest, a range of social work skills and knowledge across a diverse, range of caseloads.

We are looking for a grade 9 Social Worker who is a team player and is forward thinking, able to influence practice, share learning and build positive relationships with key stakeholders and whose passion is around quality service delivery and staff development.

To enable your customer group, you must have a fluent command of written and spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

“Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce. Please note all applications will be determined on merit.”

If you think you are ready to undertake this role: Can you submit a supporting statement (no more than the equivalent of two sides of A4), addressing points 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, and 12 of the attached Social Worker job description.

Please do not submit a CV. If you would like to have a further discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact by email Shaien Ahmed ahmedsha@ealing.gov.uk or (020)8 8255827 and Chantelle Parker ParkerCh@ealing.gov.uk (020)8 825 6401.

This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

Closing date: Thursday 20 March 2025