Social Worker LD 18-24

Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU

We are Newham, a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We are continuously innovating, open to new ideas and an improvement-focused culture – it is a rewarding place for social work practice to flourish. We have developed an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking proactive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive.

We are recruiting to the newly formed Learning Disability Transitions/18-24 Team. This is an exciting time to join the team offering high quality and timely transition support to young people and their carers, in accordance with the Care Act and principles of Preparing for Adulthood. Our approach is to empower residents, drawing on their experiences, hobbies, communities and networks to build care planning that recognises them as individuals.

As a qualified Social Worker with two years post qualifying experience, you will hold a case load where you will implement short and long term interventions, utilising a strengths based approach to ensure that independence and wellbeing are promoted in the community. Social Workers will routinely undertake social care assessments, reviews and support planning, mental capacity assessments, Continuing Health Care decision support tools and safeguarding enquiries when necessary.

Key Benefits:

• We are in the process of rolling out Magic Notes to all frontline staff, an AI case-recording tool that can save social workers significant time on administrative tasks.
• You will be part of shaping the new Transitions Team which looks to improve how we take our young people from children’s to adult services.
• You will be part of an ambitious transformation journey in the wider Learning Disabilities Team, which has had investment to grow.
• There is a significant programme of work to support professional development, including strengths-based workshops, reflective practice and external training opportunities.
• Our Social Care Academy provides a range of supportive tools and guidance all in one place.

About You:

We are looking for candidates who have strong assessment skills with demonstrable experience of delivering high quality interventions for residents, their families and carers. You will have sound understanding of Care Act interventions along with significant knowledge of Strengths Based Practice, Mental Capacity, Court of Protection and Safeguarding Adults, including significant knowledge of risk and the current research and practice in this. You will also have had experience building and developing relationships with partners in the voluntary, community and faith sector, health. Excellent communication skills are critical and you will have demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary settings.

Why work with Us:

• A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.
• We focus on reaching excellence.
• North East London Teaching Partnership links to enhance theory, practice and academic learning.
• We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.
• Social Care Academy to enhance learning and development.
• Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff.
• Oyster card/parking permit for business use.
• AMHP service offering £3000 increment.
• AMHP/BIA/PE training available.
• Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).
• Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme.
• Local Authority pension.
• Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme.

For questions about the job, please contact Angie Ingleton, Service Manager, angie.ingleton@newham.gov.uk or Aydin Mehmet, Team Manager, Aydin.Mehmet@newham.gov.uk.

Closing date: 21st June 2026. Interviews: ASAP. Please apply ASAP as we may shortlist and interview before the closing date.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham 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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