Senior Social Worker

Why it is great working in The City of London. 

The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally successful UK. 

You will be in the centre of London and be able to see and enjoy iconic attractions including the Barbican Centre, hidden gems and explore green spaces both inside of and outside the Square Mile. 

Our team and how we work.

We are a dynamic and highly motivated team going through exciting transformation, always seeking the best approaches, with a strong emphasis on quality and the best possible outcomes for our residents. We promote our residents’ individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing, and maximise their autonomy by supporting them to live their lives in the way that they choose.

We are committed to working in culturally appropriate ways and to be sensitive to people's cultural identity or heritage, which are stipulated in our anti-racist practice standards. 

As a small and stable generic Adult Social Care Team, we promote integration and social workers practice jointly with occupational therapists, strengths-based practitioners, and care navigator. We work closely with colleagues in both, Homelessness and Children’s Social Care teams, providing a seamless service to our residents.  We work with adults of all ages and all health conditions. We facilitate hospital discharge, lead on safeguarding, and support informal carers. 

What we can offer you. 

• Dedicated Principal Social Worker who promotes excellent practice, career development opportunities, and champions social work values and ethics.
• Access to research and academic resources through Goldsmiths University of London as part of the South East London Teaching Partnership.
• Regular professional supervision, appraisal, and reflective space
• CityWell Employee Health and Wellbeing Hub
• Flexible working (e.g., hybrid working) and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• Access to a world of exclusive discounts and privileges through a combination of internal offers and external services
• Employer supported volunteering programme-LEAP.
• A range of supportive and diverse staff networks; Multi-Faith, City Pride LGBTQ+, CLEAR (City of London Ethnicity and Race), WIN (Women’s Inclusive Network), Carers and Parents Network and DAWN (Disability, Ability and Wellbeing Network).
• The City of London Staff Sports & Activities Club
• Local Government Pension scheme.

Who we are looking for.

We are seeking an experienced practitioner who can support our team as a Senior Social Worker. We are looking for someone who would enhance our reflective practice, could hold, or provide direction in complex cases, motivate the team, act as a Safeguarding Adult Manager (SAM) and would oversee Duty including hospital discharges. 

We would welcome applications from someone keen to start their management career or build on their current management and leadership skills. 

If you share our values; have a comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and its application, have strong focus on relationship-based practice, and are committed to strengths-based approach and to your own personal development then we would welcome your application. 

To apply online please click the apply online button below. 

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCCS0826. if you experience any difficulties.  A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to build a team that represents our local community and support applications from those with protected characteristics.