Are you a dedicated and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) social worker seeking a fulfilling role? Join our close-knit and experienced team at Islington Children's Services as a Senior Social Worker and play a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community.Key Responsibilities:1. Provide an emergency social work service to children and their families in Islington out of hours.2. Deliver an emergency Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service to Islington residents with Mental Health needs.3. Offer an emergency social work service to Islington residents with Community Care needs.4. Undertake risk assessments and make evidence-based decisions about Social Services response to the needs of service users and carers.
Team Collaboration:Join a team of six Approved Mental Health Professionals, collaborating with EDT Business Support, Adult Social workers, Children Sessional Workers, and a supportive Team and Service Manager.
Benefit from a comprehensive induction, including shadowing colleagues from adult, children, and mental health services.
Team Dynamics:Our team is experienced, close-knit, and committed to delivering high-quality services.
We welcome applications from candidates willing to be trained to provide emergency social work services to children and young people.
Join a team where collaboration and continuous learning is highly valued.
Professional Development:Enhance your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through a multitude of learning and training opportunities. We hold continuous learning in high regard and foster a supportive environment to nurture your professional development.
Support and Consultation:Senior Managers are available at all times outside regular hours to provide consultation and support in complex and high-risk situations. Your professional growth and well-being are essential to us.
Embark on a fulfilling journey with Islington Children's Services, where your expertise as a Senior Social Worker will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community.
For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:
Jaspal Ranoo – Team Manager
Jaspal.ranoo@islington.gov.uk
0207 527 7381
Hold DipSW or other approved equivalent qualification and be registered as a social worker with the Health and Care Professional Council.
Be currently an Approved Mental Health Professional as per the Mental Health Act 1983, and eligible to be appointed as such by LB Islington.
Have a minimum of five years post-qualifying experience in Social Work across of range of specialisms.
Experience of working in a multi-cultural inner-city area, and experience of working for an Emergency Duty Team.
A working knowledge of all relevant legislation including: the Children Act 1989 and 2004: the Mental Health Act 1983: the Community Care & NHS Act. Human rights legislation.
An ability to undertake risk assessments and make evidence-based decisions about departmental response to the needs of the service users, and carers.
An ability to prioritise and deploy resources including social work time to ensure that needs are responded to in a safe, effective, efficient and equitable manner.
An ability to form and maintain professional relationships with staff, senior managers, members of the public and other professionals.
An ability to understand the impact of oppressions based on age, gender, race, sexuality, health status and immigration status and to promote anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.
Ability to ensure that the Council’s services are delivered within an Equal Opportunities framework.
An ability to communicate concisely and clearly both verbally and in writing.
An ability to identify those issues about which it is necessary to inform or consult senior staff.
An ability to use IT systems as the primary method of recording and communicating work. An ability to use, enter, accurately and check Departmental database information.
Islington is one of the most vibrant areas of London, with a diverse population, a unique cultural identity and a wealth of open spaces, theatres, museums, cinemas, and galleries.
Our Children’s Social Care services have been rated by OFSTED as Outstanding and praises an “unwavering commitment to improving and enriching the lives of children and their families”
A snapshot of what we offer our social workers:
Up to 28 days annual leave per year (increasing to 33 days after five years of local government service)
In addition to annual leave, the council grants 3 privilege days which must be taken during the Christmas and New Year period as the council stipulates.
35-hour working week
A range of flexible working arrangements
Zone 1-2 Travel card for our Children’s Social Workers
Retention bonus’ for our Children’s Social Workers
Specially designed core training package
Excellent pension scheme with a new Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared Cost AVC) employee benefit scheme.
Competitive pay – and a commitment to paying all staff and apprentices the London Living Wage
Lead authority for Step Up to Social Work
Social Work training through Social Work Apprenticeship Degree
Highly valued Assessed and Supported Year in Education through Islington ASYE Academy.
Access to Management and Coaching Apprenticeships
Pathways Program for first time and experienced managers
Opportunities to train as a Practice Educator
For more information and a discussion about working for London Borough of Islington, contact our Principal Social Worker Wynand McDonald, Principal Child and Family Social Worker at Wynand.mcdonald@islington.gov.uk.