Job Description
As a Social Worker within our Carers Team, you’ll play an essential role in supporting unpaid carers and the people they care for. You’ll manage your own diverse caseload, applying person‑centred, strengths‑based practice to help individuals make informed decisions and achieve meaningful outcomes. Your work will span Care Act assessments, hospital discharge planning, safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act assessments, and the development of tailored care and support plans. You will work confidently within legal and policy frameworks—including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Human Rights and Equalities legislation—ensuring every intervention is lawful, proportionate and focused on maximising independence and reducing risk.
In this role, you’ll build effective relationships with service users, carers, families and partner organisations, working collaboratively to deliver safe, timely and creative solutions. You will respond to referrals, assess levels of urgency, and take appropriate action, including in emergency situations to protect vulnerable adults or children. You’ll maintain accurate case notes, prepare professional reports (including court documentation where required), and contribute to multidisciplinary decision making around Continuing Health Care, Section 117 aftercare and Human Rights assessments. As part of a supportive and reflective team, you’ll actively participate in supervision, performance development and service improvement activities, ensuring your practice remains informed, current and aligned with our commitment to high quality social work.
Contract Terms
- Starting salary: P02 (£42,771‑£45,750), PO3 (£45,750‑£49,056), PO4 (£49,056‑£52,194)
- Hours per week: 36
- Contract type: Permanent
- Closing date: Sunday, 19th July 2026 at 23:59
- Expected interview date: W/c 27th July 2026
- Work location: 48 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR
About Haringey
Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – a borough that is creatively vibrant and community‑focused. We champion equality, battle discrimination and support the diversity of our residents and staff. Our value system is Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community‑focused, driving us to continually improve and deliver high quality services.
About The Team
The Carers Team supports Haringey in meeting statutory duties around the assessment, review and ongoing support of unpaid carers. The team is fast paced, dedicated, and works collaboratively with partners, residents and wider adult social care services to ensure unpaid carers receive timely, meaningful support.
About You
You are a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with experience working with unpaid carers. You possess strong assessment skills, the ability to formulate person‑centred support plans, and a sound understanding of legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and related statutory frameworks.
You demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, are capable of preparing clear reports, responding to enquiries, and presenting complex information. You show cultural awareness, analytical thinking and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in IT and a commitment to maintaining up‑to‑date professional knowledge are essential.
Working for Haringey
Benefits include a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture.
Haringey Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, and welcomes applications from all communities.
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