Location
Hillman St, London

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£44,937 - £51,228 per annum (Grade PO1 - PO3)

About the Role
We are seeking experienced qualified Social Workers to join our Preparing for Adulthood Service (PfA) within Adult Social Care at Hackney Council. This dynamic, integrated multi-disciplinary community service provides specialist health and social care services to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hackney.

As a Social Worker in PfA, you will support adults, young people, and families by applying professional curiosity, legislation, and policy to achieve the best outcomes for our residents. Our service is passionate about supporting young people aged 18-21 to lead lives of their choice, maximising independence and promoting wellbeing through a strength-based, trauma-informed, and inclusive approach.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including psychology, psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, and speech and language therapy. The role offers opportunities to engage in a wide range of social work activities from Care Act (2014) assessments and safeguarding to complex court of protection work and mental health admissions.

We are committed to supporting your professional development with access to Hackney's comprehensive training offer and a supportive environment that empowers you to manage positive risk and make safe decisions.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Experience
Applicants must be experienced qualified Social Workers. Newly qualified social workers are encouraged to register interest for future opportunities but this recruitment is for experienced candidates only.

About you
- Committed to Hackney Council’s values of being Proud, Ambitious, Pioneering, Open, Proactive, and Inclusive.
- Able to work safely and confidently within your professional practice.
- Skilled in managing positive risk and making informed decisions.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality social work to adults with complex needs.
- Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with partner services.

Qualifications
Qualified Social Worker status is essential.

Additional requirements include an enhanced DBS check and a commitment to ongoing professional development.