£39,519- £40,575
We are looking for 1 Social Care Officer who has and wants to further develop their skills with case work under the Care Act like promoting independence and Direct Payments, carrying out assessment of needs, reviews and working with customers and carers in the community and building good links with community agencies in the neighbourhood team within Adult Social Care. We are looking for Social Care Officer who have good assessment and care planning skills and passionate about delivering results.
A supportive team working environment with regular supervision
An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs.
Subsidised leisure passes
Generous annual leave allowance
Local Government pension scheme
Access to smarter working / flexible working
Latest technology by way of Mobile phones and laptops
Should you require any help or advice with your on-line application, please email john.stone@newham.gov.uk or sharon.curtis@newham.gov.uk
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Closing date: 02/10/2026
Please note the job may close early if we receive a high volume of applications
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The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
London is moving east and Newham is at the centre of that change. Just three miles east from the City and well connected to major transport links, we are the future of the capital in terms of regeneration and opportunities. We are home to one of the UK’s youngest and most ethnically diverse populations. We offer unique opportunities for both professionals and residents. We are a great place to do business, a great place to visit, and a great place where people choose to live, work and stay.
