Social Worker

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Social Worker REF: 2224 

Hybrid Working 

PO2 – PO3 Linked Grade: £43,542 pa rising in annual increments to £49,638 pa inc LW.  

Permanent and Full Time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker for our Front Door Community based service: Information, Contact and Assessment Service ( iCAS).

iCAS is at the forefront of Adult Social Care’s service to Lambeth residents delivering a comprehensive assessment service to vulnerable adults.  We are looking for a competent and compassionate social worker who can work at a pace. In order to maximise resources and achieve customer focused outcomes, you will need to have excellent communication and planning skills and be committed to partnership working across statutory and third sector organisations.   

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities are:

• The team carry out assessments with adults over 18 years of age, with a range of physical health disabilities and vulnerabilities, so experience with these client groups is essential – as well as having a robust understanding of the Safeguarding procedures.  
• The primary feature of work undertaken by staff is to deliver strength based preventative support, where required.
• The team undertake Assessments and support with signposting, primarily to adults who have approached the council for the first time.
• Social workers carry out a variety of responsibilities, including referring people to reablement where they are identified as potentially benefitting from maximising their everyday living skills and they consider the provision of services via Direct Payments.
• The team work closely alongside our OT and Age UK colleagues.
• iCAS is a fast-paced team with a committed and enthused workforce who strive to achieve positive outcomes for our residents.
• You will work closely with other teams in the borough and engage wider agencies to support the person.
• You’ll need to adapt to a demanding and changing environment and have a commitment to partnership and collaborative working.
• The team support hybrid working, the requirement is to be on site 2 days a week with the option to work 3 days at home.

We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit. 

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Allison Dunkley at adunkley1@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 20 April 2025.

Interviews: W/C 28 April 2025

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers