Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding – London Borough of Haringey

Job Description

Social Worker (Adults) – Assessment & Safeguarding Team – London Borough of Haringey

The London Borough of Haringey is seeking experienced Social Workers to join its Adults Assessment & Safeguarding Team. This frontline role focuses on providing holistic and strengths-based assessments, safeguarding interventions, and care planning for vulnerable adults across the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake Care Act Assessments and Reviews to promote independence, wellbeing, and preventative approaches.
• Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and make Best Interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and complete enquiries, applying Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies to deliver effective care planning and positive outcomes.
• Lead on ensuring value for money in care packages and contribute to commissioning processes.
• Ensure all assessments, reviews, and reports are compliant with Care Act 2014 and local safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to Continuing Health Care (CHC) processes, including completion of DSTs in partnership with health colleagues.
• Work proactively to meet service performance targets and contribute to ongoing service improvement.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience in adult social care.
• Excellent knowledge of the Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, safeguarding processes, and CHC frameworks.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and multi-agency working skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

• Location: 48 Station Road, London Borough of Haringey.
• Full-time: 36 hours per week.
• Hybrid working model with office and community-based responsibilities.
• Inside IR35.

Ardent Social is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.