Social Worker

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. East London NHS Foundation Trust Social Worker The closing date is 01 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking to recruit two Social Workers to work in our service. The post-holders will work with a defined caseload of patients, most of whom will be in their own homes, providing direct, holistic assessment and care, in liaison with colleagues. Social Workers within community mental health care for Older People are embedded within the Mental Health Teams which requires them to deliver the statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. The post holders will be working with members of the multidisciplinary team including Mental Health Nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, support workers and occupational therapists. Main duties of the job Provide direct patient care to a defined group of service users, most of whom will be in their own homes. This will include counselling, and assistance with achieving social inclusion. This may include patients detained in hospital as well as some subject to conditional discharge (such as S37/41) Assessment of risks Liaison with carers and other stakeholders Liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team Adherence to team and Trust policies, as well as national guidelines and legislation Support of learners Participation in a duty and triaging system Regular travel within Hackney and the City, and occasionally to neighbouring boroughs Working within the CPA framework, ensuring that all documentation is up to date and in line with social work England and Trust guidelines Participating in individual (and where available group) supervision and appraisal About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum Inc HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-CH8326963 Job locations MHCOP CMHT Office 30 Felstead Street London E9 5LG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached detailed job description and person specification outlining key skills, experience and knowledge for this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached detailed job description and person specification outlining key skills, experience and knowledge for this role. Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Registered Social Worker (Social Work England) Evidence of continual professional development Desirable Evidence of portfolio. AMHP qualification Experience Essential At least 18 months' experience of working as a qualified Social Worker including relevant community experience. Experience of making full assessment under the Care Act and writing reports Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area. Desirable Ability to engage with people holistically Ability to use Word and Excel Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Leadership skills. Ability to m