Average Worker salary in City of London

Position: Family Support Worker Location: London Hybrid working **Must have experience** The post holder will be assigned to a social work team and will also work across the Family Assessment Service when the need arises. The team will undertake statutory assessments to identify targeted support and interventions that meet the diverse needs of the children, young people and families that live or access services within the service area. It will be necessary, on occasion to work with families in other parts of the borough to ensure timely access to services.Specifically the role will require the Family support worker to:• Contribute to the undertaking of assessments and service delivery for families who are identified as having children and young people in need of assessment, support and intervention.• Support to children, young people and families with multiple and complex needs where intensive support is required and this will include undertaking direct work with children, young people and families during and after the statutory assessment of the family, which is led by a qualified social worker.• Engage and undertake interventions with children young people and families to ensure improvements in their personal and family resilience and autonomy, improving outcomes and preventing escalation of issues• To work as part of a statutory Social work team• To deliver intervention that promotes improved care, social and family development to support the assessed needs of Children, young people and families to achieve their full potential.•To use the Strengthening families approach as a framework to support families, children and young people access services within their community including early learning and schools.• Significant experience and qualification in a relevant field which may includeSocial care, Teaching, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Youth Work, Counselling, Probation, Health professions, Education, Early Years.

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence.Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider positive risk-taking to enhance their wellbeing.Be able to identify safeguarding concerns if vulnerable residents have experienced harm, and discuss with your line manager if a qualified social worker needs to undertake section 42 enquiries in cases where the safeguarding threshold is met.Be responsible for delivering high quality and legally compliant Adult Social Care support in a timely way to agreed standards.Be able to complete "court fit" mental capacity assessments and engage residents and their families in best interest decision-making where required. If this is something you'll be interested in then please apply or get in contact for more info.

Job SummaryThe Hospital Social Worker provides specialist social work support to patients, families, and carers within [local authority]. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder undertakes assessments, provides emotional and practical support, and facilitates safe, person-centred discharge planning. The role involves promoting wellbeing, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and ensuring that patients have access to appropriate community services and support on discharge from hospital.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesUndertake holistic and strengths-based assessments under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counselling to patients and families facing illness, loss, or changes in independence.Work collaboratively with ward staff, nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists to coordinate discharge planning.Liaise with community teams, care providers, housing services, and voluntary organisations to arrange post-discharge care and support packages.Safeguard adults and children in line with statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to Best Interests Decisions when required.Support patients and families with practical matters, including housing, benefits, and access to community resources.Maintain accurate, timely records in line with NHS Trust and local authority policies.Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and service development initiatives.Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice.Qualifications and RegistrationEssential:Degree in Social Work (BA, MA, or equivalent recognised qualification).Current registration with Social Work England.Understanding of NHS and local authority frameworks, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.Desirable:Post-qualifying experience within an acute or community hospital setting.Knowledge of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and discharge-to-assess pathways.ExperienceProven experience of working with adults, older people, or hospital-based service users.Demonstrated ability to undertake complex assessments and develop care and support plans.Experience of partnership working across health and social care settings.Familiarity with safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working.Skills and CompetenciesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, multidisciplinary environment.Strong organisational and time-management skills.Good understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and professional boundaries.Competent IT and record-keeping skills (e.g., Liquidlogic, CareFirst, or similar systems).