Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team
Location: Haringey - West Locality
Salary: PO2-PO4 (£41,442 - £50,574 per annum)
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th July 2025 (held in person at 48 Station Road)

About the Role

We're looking for a qualified Social Worker to join the West Locality Learning Disabilities Team in Haringey. This team forms part of the Haringey Learning Disability Partnership and works closely with health colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities.

You'll manage a varied caseload, carry out complex assessments, and work directly with individuals, families, and carers to achieve outcomes that promote independence, dignity, and inclusion. This is an opportunity to contribute to an evolving model of locality-based social work that focuses on strengths-based approaches and collaborative working.

What We're Looking For

You'll be a registered Social Worker with relevant experience in adult social care and a sound understanding of key legislation, including:

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Mental Health Act 1983

Human Rights Act 1998

Equalities Act 2010

GDPR 2018

We're looking for someone who can:

Undertake high-quality assessments and interventions

Support people in crisis and manage complex cases

Work in a strengths-based, outcome-focused way

Maintain strong multi-agency relationships

Uphold anti-discriminatory practice

Keep up to date with research, policy and best practice

Contribute to team development and service improvement

Experience as a Practice Educator or DoLS Assessor is desirable but not essential.

Why Work for Haringey?

Haringey is a borough full of energy, diversity and ambition. As we prepare to become the 2027 London Borough of Culture, we're proud to invest in services that empower our communities - and in the staff who help deliver them.

We offer:

Up to 31 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)

Ongoing training and development

Staff discounts across leisure, culture and retail

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or
Apply by Sunday 29th June 2025 to be considered