Havering Social Work Vacancies

Social Worker - Grade G7/G8 £43,680 - £53,172pa

Key Responsibilities

As a Social Worker in our Safeguarding Adults Team, you will:

• Act as the Enquiry Officer for safeguarding enquiries.
• Lead and contribute to Section 42 enquiries, ensuring robust risk assessments and effective protection plans.
• Work in partnership with health professionals, police, and community organisations to deliver coordinated safeguarding interventions.
• Ensure all actions comply with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and local safeguarding policies.
• Support adults and carers to maintain independence, prevent harm, and promote wellbeing.
• Prepare for and participate in safeguarding and multi-agency meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, contributing to service development and reflective practice.
• Support quality assurance, performance reporting, and continuous service improvement.
• Champion personalised, strengths-based approaches that promote independence and wellbeing.

Please see attached job description for full Job Profile.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact jessica.dennis@havering.gov.uk 

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 21/11/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770
 

Additional Information

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The London Borough of Havering 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.

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