Senior Social Worker/Direct Payment Lead

4 weeks ago


Fulham, Greater London, United Kingdom Shared Services Partnership Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Worker/Direct Payment Lead to join our team at Hammersmith and Fulham Council. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Council's vision for independent living, focusing on Direct Payments as a facilitator for independent living.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS Adults) applicable to the role of an Advanced Social Worker. They will be committed to working collaboratively with residents, partner agencies, and stakeholders to develop and grow in the role, supporting residents to make informed decisions.

The post holder will deliver services that are co-produced with residents, actively encouraging involvement and ownership of support plans. They will demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making, working inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The role holder will promote and sustain a learning culture, providing professional reflective supervision and guidance to less experienced Social Workers. They will take a key role in influencing and upskilling other social care staff around the implementation of Direct Payments, providing training to colleagues and encouraging Direct Payment 'champions' across the service.

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing- or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU.

Our Commitment to You

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community. It is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Our People Values

We are fair, caring, collaborators, and driven. We treat everyone with compassion, dignity, and fairness. We care about our borough and doing things well. We work together for a better society, working with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector, and others for better outcomes for everyone.



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