Social Worker
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SOC 2461 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and East London NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2461 Social workers Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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
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 manage self and others.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to be innovative in daily practice.
- Ability to make autonomous decisions
About the employer
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with East London NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Social workers (SOC 2461) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~99k in sample- Middle half £39,260–49,400
- Median £44,044
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Not necessarily. East London NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.