ASW Social Worker (2 yrs PQE) (Adults) - Max Rate
Hackney Council
Estimated pay: £40.0k-46.7k per year
London, E8 1DY
Full time
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Hackney Council
Hackney Council is a local authority. They provide services to residents in the London Borough of Hackney.
Job description from Hackney Council
Who You Are
You are a dedicated social worker with a passion for providing support and services to adults with learning disabilities. You possess a commitment to ensuring safety and promoting well-being through collaborative work within a multi-agency team. You are reliable and capable of swiftly addressing urgent matters, offering both preventative and direct support.
What the Job Involves
This full-time position requires you to work 36 hours per week for an initial period of 3 months. As a Duty Social Worker within the Integrated Learning Disability Team, you will:
- Record actions and decisions clearly in the Mosaic system.
- Collaborate within a multi-agency team for health and social care services delivery.
- Provide direct advice and preventative support to adults with learning disabilities.
- Respond effectively to urgent matters to ensure the safety and well-being of service users.
- Conduct assessments and visits in emergency situations.
- Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Adhere to risk management and apply principles of the MCA Act where necessary.
- Maintain high professional standards of social care practice, including quality decision-making and adherence to Social Work England standards.
Skills
- Strong communication and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency team
- Problem-solving and crisis management proficiency
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Experience with risk management and applying the MCA Act
- Commitment to professional standards and quality social care practice
What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Hackney Council pay social workers market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
91% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do social workers at Hackney Council get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
64% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Hackney Council pay social workers sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for social workers to book a holiday at Hackney Council?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for social workers to take sick leave at Hackney Council?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do social workers at Hackney Council feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people recommend their team
Do social workers at Hackney Council recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
73% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do social workers get enough training when they start at Hackney Council?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
55% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are social workers given support to progress at Hackney Council?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 90% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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This pay estimate is based on data from 11 Hackney Council employees who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.
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