Social Worker - Helping and Supporting Families (HAF) Team

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Social Worker - Helping and Supporting Families (HAF) Team

Job Title: Social Worker - Helping and Supporting Families (HAF) Team
Specialism: Children's Social Work
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time
Duration: Ongoing

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Social Worker to join the Helping and Supporting Families (HAF) Team in Hammersmith & Fulham. This ongoing full-time role offers the chance to work within a vibrant and diverse London borough, supporting children, adults, and families through early intervention, community-based support, and hospital discharge pathways. You will play a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes through collaborative and strengths-based practice.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: £35.00 per hour.

• Full-time stability: An ongoing role offering consistency and professional continuity.

• Locum flexibility: Enjoy autonomy and independence while gaining varied experience.

• Professional growth: Opportunities to broaden your skills across community, hospital, and multidisciplinary settings.

• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced professionals across health, social care, and community services.

Key Responsibilities

As a Social Worker within the HAF Team, you will:

• Lead interventions supporting new community entrants through information provision, advice, signposting, and community-based social work.

• Promote independence and sustained wellbeing through community social work interventions, including joint working with occupational therapy where required.

• Work closely with hospital-based teams to support timely and safe discharges, ensuring individuals, carers, and families receive appropriate social care support.

• Collaborate with community teams to support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs, promoting inclusion and coordinated care.

• Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with statutory duties, local policies, and best practice.

• Apply strengths-based, person-centred approaches to empower individuals and families.

• Maintain accurate and timely case records in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.