Senior Social Worker/ DP Lead LBHF**

Job Details: Salary range: £48,063 - £51,099 per annum Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9JT  Hours per week: 36.00 Contract type: Permanent  Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check   Closing date: 19 September 2024 Contact details for Informal discussion: Laila Demachkie, Head of Service ASC Operations via email LAILA.DEMACHKIE@LBHF.GOV.UK About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen within Adult Social Care at Hammersmith and Fulham. The successful applicant will meet the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS Adults) applicable to the role of an Advanced Social Worker. This is a newly-developed role for a Senior Social Worker, which has been co-produced with key partner agencies and residents with lived experience. A vital focus will be to play a key role in the Council’s vision by demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Direct Payments being a key facilitator to independent living. The role holder will be committed to working to extend opportunities for more people to have a Direct Payment and be instrumental in furthering the Direct Payments Moving Forward Plan, contributing to key priorities and actions. They will be encouraged and supported to develop expert knowledge of Direct Payments, to enable them to develop and grow in the role and support residents to make informed decisions. The post holder will deliver services that are co-produced with residents of Hammersmith and Fulham by actively encouraging involvement and ownership of support plans, but also taking a leadership role where appropriate. They will demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making. They will work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Action On Disability, and promote equality of opportunity. At this level the role holder will be more autonomous. They will take a key role in right-sizing Direct Payment care and support packages in partnership with residents.  The role holder will promote and sustain a learning culture and personal professional development through 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 by providing training to colleagues, encouraging Direct Payment ‘champions’ across the service, and they will be a key connection between the Council and the Direct Payment Support Service, to increase appropriate use of Direct Payments. Direct Payments are a key priority in Hammersmith and Fulham’s plans to make real the vision for independent living. The approach to direct payments in Hammersmith and Fulham has been co-produced with residents, and co-production is how we continue to drive improvements. The post holder will have a lead role in enabling more people to benefit from direct payments. This will include working with colleagues across social care to build capacity and confidence, and working closely with the Direct Payments Steering Group and Direct Payments Support Service to implement plans to increase uptake of direct payments and to improve people’s experience and outcomes of using them.  Please refer to the Role Profile for more information Role Specific Qualifications: Social Work England (SWE) Our People Values: How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do. We are fair We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all. We are caring We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success. We are collaborators We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone. We are driven We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to you: At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more. 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. It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. 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. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. 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. To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE . Asking for Adjustments 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-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU   Hammersmith & Fulham Council is 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.   Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.   We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.