Social Worker – Havering Community Learning Disability Team

1 month ago
London, United Kingdom — Hybrid£43K - £53KFull TimeSocial Work

See how £43K - £53K compares to Social Work salaries

Compare this offer against Social Work physician salaries and know exactly what to ask for.

See Target

Compensation Intelligence

BLS OES 2024

Below Market
Salary Percentile27th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

17% below median for Social Worker in UK — negotiate

Job Description

About the Role

Join London Borough of Havering as a Social Worker – Learning Disabilities, London in United States. Social Worker – Salary - £43,680 - £53,172pa – Adult Services (G7/G8) within the Community Learning Disability Team. Are you passionate about empowering adults with learning disabilities, improving lives, and delivering high‑quality social care?

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload appropriate to your level of experience, including complex cases for experienced social workers.
  • Complete strengths‑based, person‑centred assessments and reviews under relevant legislation.
  • Carry out safeguarding enquiries, ensuring vulnerable adults are protected.
  • Support timely and safe hospital discharges using agreed pathways.

Requirements

  • Recognised Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
  • Experience completing assessments and reviews.
  • Experience in community settings and safeguarding.
  • Ability to complete Mental Capacity Act assessments.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: £43K - £53K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join London Borough of Havering as a Social Worker – Learning Disabilities, London.

Key Skills

Social Work QualificationSWE RegistrationHolistic AssessmentsSafeguarding EnquiriesHospital DischargeSupport PlanningMulti-disciplinary WorkingCase RecordingMentoringSupervisionMental Capacity Act AssessmentsPerson-Centred Approach
Social ServicesGovernment & Public SectorHealthcarevia Oraclecloud

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker – Havering Community Learning Disability Team position at London Borough of Havering includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at London Borough of Havering is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

London Borough of Havering lists compensation for this physician position at $44k to $53k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($44k–$53k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work Qualification, SWE Registration, Holistic Assessments, Safeguarding Enquiries, Hospital Discharge, Support Planning, Multi-disciplinary Working, Case Recording. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will manage a varied caseload, conduct strengths-based, person-centred assessments, and carry out safeguarding enquiries to support vulnerable adults and carers. Responsibilities also include developing personalized support plans, collaborating with health partners to prevent hospi...

Benefits package: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Generous annual leave allowance, Hybrid and flexible working options, Leadership development and CPD opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support, Staff discounts, cycle-to-work scheme and lifestyle benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

London Borough of Havering logo

About London Borough of Havering

Government Administration
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Generous annual leave allowance
Hybrid and flexible working options
Leadership development and CPD opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Staff discounts, cycle-to-work scheme and lifestyle benefits

Protective Factors (1)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago