Social Worker Level 1

Job Introduction

Level 1 Social Worker (1 full time permanent post)

Reviewing Team (based at Woolwich Centre)

Grade PO2

One Social Worker Level One is required to carry out Strength based and person-centred re-assessments, and reviews of older people and people with disabilities in the Reviewing Team.  

We are seeking a person with direct experience of assessment work, in either a social care or healthcare environment. 

To be considered for this post you must have a good knowledge of the issues facing older people and people with disabilities in society today.  You should have a good understanding of the legislative framework which impacts on adult social care.  You must have good knowledge of The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights Act.   You should also have a sound knowledge of the issues that impact on the Safeguarding of people at risk of abuse. You will have the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in Health and Adults Services and in our partner agencies. 

You should be well organised, a team worker and committed to the delivery of excellent services to the residents of The Royal Borough of Greenwich.

For an informal discussion please contact linda.oxley@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or  0208 921 2622

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated. 

Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.