London Borough of Waltham Forest
Full details of our international recruitment campaign with Waltham Forest Council and information about living and working in North East London.
Roles Available
Waltham Forest Council are looking to fill the following positions:
Qualified Social Workers
Senior Practitioners
To apply now please click on the relevant link above or email your resume to us.
INTERVIEWS IN NEW YORK: 27th MARCH – 31st MARCH
Successful applicants will benefit from:
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A salary package of £28,031 – £38,960 (dependant on experience)
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Generous relocation allowance
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£2000 Recruitment & Retention Bonus
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Pension Scheme
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Season Ticket Loan
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Flexible Hours
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Sick Pay
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Reduced rate gym membership
About Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest’s origins begin from back in the Stone Age, with many remains from this era found in the area. Roman remains have also been found scattered around the borough, proving it was a significant area of Roman occupation. The borough itself was created in 1965 after the London Government Act of 1963. The borough was named Waltham Forest after the forest the area used to reside in, now known as Epping Forest. The Epping Forest Act of 1878 not only assisted in preserving the forest but also helped develop the towns around it: Chingford, Walthamstow and Leyton. The borough’s location between the City of London and Epping Forest encouraged the large scale urban development in evidence today.
Living in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest is one of the greener boroughs in London, with a fifth of the borough made up of forestland, reservoirs, open space, parks and playing fields. It is located between part of Epping Forest in the east and the River Lee in the west which form two green corridors, passing into London from the surrounding countryside. Waltham Forest also benefits from excellent transport links, with underground, overground and bus services allowing you to be in Central London in less than half an hour. Additionally, all the major London airports can be reached in less than an hour. These are exciting times for Waltham Forest, as it is one of five London Boroughs which have been designated as host Boroughs of the 2012 Olympics. Notable people to have hailed from the area include footballer David Beckham, William Morris, one of the principal founders of the British Arts and Crafts Movement, and film director Alfred Hitchcock. Click here to watch a short video about Waltham Forest on YouTube
Working for Waltham Forest Council
Waltham Forest Children and Young People’s Service provides services to children and families, to protect them from harm and to help promote their independence. The services they provide include social work, support, occupational therapy, home care, day centres and residential homes as well as a wide range of specialist services. They also work with other local groups and agencies to provide these services.
Waltham Forest Council offer a number of non-cash incentives to ensure that their employees feel valued and have the opportunity to develop throughout their careers. These incentives range from parental leave, sick pay, pension scheme, occupational health and support, training and development, social clubs, key worker housing and childcare vouchers. Waltham Forest Council is an equal opportunities employer and has recently broken into Britain’s top 100 employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) staff, according to an independent survey.
Useful Links
Waltham Forest Council
Waltham Forest Council website
Waltham Forest Social Care services
Waltham Forest Council careers
Local Information
2012 Olympic Games
London Development Agency
The Beckham Trail
Museums and Galleries
Useful Sites
General Social Care Council
UK Government site
Things to do in London
An American guide to Britain
Legislation
Summary of Children Act – Specific Points of Reference
- Intro: Welfare of the Child
- Section 17 Provision of Services for Children in Need, their families & others
- Section 38c Interim orders
- Section 47 Local Authority’s Duty to Investigate
National Assessment Framework
Integrated Childrens System (ICS)
Every Child Matters
Working Together
Money
Universal Currency Converter
Inland Revenue
UK Tax Calculator
Cost of living in the UK
Grocery Shopping Comparison site
General
Useful site for US citizens moving to the UK
UK Visa Information
Bringing a pet into the UK
FBI Background Check
Travel
Coach travel in the UK and Europe
Maps and destination finder
Easyjet – low fares airline
BMI Baby- low fares airline