Social Worker – Havering Community Learning Disability Team

3 days ago
London, United Kingdom — Hybrid£43K - £53KFull TimeSocial Work

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
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Position Insights

WeekdayDoc rates Social Worker – Havering Community Learning Disability Team at London Borough of Havering a 4.3/10 for work-life balance — below average.

This is a fully remote position, allowing clinicians to work from anywhere.

Compensation: £43K - £53K.

Key skills for this role include Social Work Qualification, SWE Registration, Holistic Assessments, Safeguarding Enquiries, Hospital Discharge.

Benefits include 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.

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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
4.3

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

3d ago