This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council and temporary agency workers currently working at Brent Council.

Salary range: £46,161 - £52,827 per annum inclusive of London weighting

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.

Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

About the role

As a Social Worker within Brent Adult Social Care, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that helps adults with care and support needs to achieve greater independence, wellbeing and control over their lives. Working at the heart of our resident-facing services, you will undertake a varied and rewarding caseload, applying strengths-based practice to deliver positive outcomes for residents, carers and local communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker looking to build and broaden their experience in a diverse London borough. You will work with a wide range of people and complex situations, developing your expertise in assessment, safeguarding, mental capacity, support planning and partnership working. In return, you will benefit from regular supervision, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to progress your social work career within an ambitious and forward-thinking service.

In this role, you will:

Carry out assessments, reviews, support planning and safeguarding enquiries in accordance with the Care Act and other relevant legislation.
Promote strengths-based practice, helping residents maximise independence through community, family and informal support networks.
Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interests decision-making and associated legal processes where required.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment and contribute to high-quality, person-centred services that deliver measurable outcomes for residents and carers.
You will manage a varied caseload, contribute to duty functions, participate in quality assurance activities and work closely with health, housing, legal and community partners to support adults with complex needs.Advanced Practitioners will also provide leadership, supervision and professional support to colleagues while modelling excellent social work practice.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Is a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England.
Has a minimum of two years' post-ASYE experience in Adult Social Care.
Has sound knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding responsibilities.
Has experience of undertaking strengths-based assessments, support planning and risk management.
Is passionate about promoting independence, choice and control for adults and carers.
Can build effective relationships and work confidently within a multi-agency environment.
Demonstrates strong analytical, decision-making and report-writing skills.
Is resilient, adaptable and able to manage a varied caseload in a fast-paced service.
Is committed to continuous professional development and delivering high-quality social work practice.

Why join us?

We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:

27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
Learning and development opportunities to support your career
Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

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How to apply

Please note that employees must have successfully completed their probationary period before applying for this vacancy

Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026 (23:59)

Interested in applying? Click "Apply Now" to begin your application.

You will need to submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the job description. This is a key part of the selection process, and applications without a supporting statement may not be considered. You may also upload a CV to support your application, but it cannot replace the supporting statement.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applications from candidates who have applied for this role in the last 6 months will not be considered.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, diagnoses and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

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