Senior Social Worker

Lewisham Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join their innovative team in supporting young adults with learning disabilities and Autism. This role involves managing complex cases, supervising junior staff, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for service users. The position offers a supportive environment that encourages professional development and impactful work that truly makes a difference in the community. Join a pioneering service that values new ideas and approaches, and be part of a team committed to continuous improvement and excellence in social care.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working and family friendly policies

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Social Worker with a focus on young adults with disabilities.
• Ability to manage complex cases and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults transitioning into adulthood with a strengths-based approach.
• Manage complex case loads and safeguard vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Social Work

Mental Capacity Assessments

Safeguarding Enquiries

Supervision and Mentoring

Resource Management

Education

Qualified Social Worker BA/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent

Completed ASYE programme

Job description

• Locations 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU, GB
• Apply Before 06/10/2025, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Are you an experienced, passionate, and motivated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults with learning disabilities/Autism? Join our forward-thinking team at Lewisham Adults with Learning Disability, Autism Transition Service and be part of one of our pioneering services!

About Us:

Lewisham Adults with Learning Disability, Autism Service is dedicated to delivering the best support to young adults with learning disabilities/Autism. We are committed to innovative approaches and continuous improvement, ensuring that our services are at the forefront of best practices.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Social Worker in the 18-25 Transitions Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting young adults as they transition into adulthood. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Manging a Small Complex Case Load: Court Work, Mental Capacity (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and manage and undertake s42 safeguarding enquiries.
2. Supervise a small group of Social Workers: Provide supervision, mentoring, guidance.
3. Positive Risk Support: Encouraging individuals to take positive risks while aiming for the least restrictive interventions.
4. Collaborative Working: Partnering with service providers and stakeholders to deliver comprehensive support.
5. Strength-Based Approach: Undertaking complex assessments, setting personal goals and outcomes, and reviewing their effectiveness.
6. Person-Centered Decisions: Ensuring the individual's wishes are at the heart of every decision.
7. Resource Management: Exploring community and commissioned services to meet eligible needs within budget.

What’s in it for you?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that embraces new ideas and approaches.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.

Supportive Team: Work collaboratively with dedicated professionals.

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of young adults with learning disabilities.

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for experienced Senior Social Workers to join us and work with us to meet the outcome of our service users and transform lives. If you are not currently a senior social worker but aspiring to do so, you must be willing to undertake the Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS).

Join Us:

If you are excited by the prospect of delivering exceptional support to young adults with learning disabilities/Autism and want to be part of a pioneering service, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on our journey to make a positive impact.

Location:

15 mins south of London Bridge, we are based in Catford SE6 with 2 mainline train stations 5-10 minutes’ walk from the office Laurence House and numerous bus routes that stop outside the offices. Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House, we operate a hybrid working approach as determined by service requirements.

Special conditions:

This post is subject to registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Qualified Social Worker BA /DipSW/CQSW or equivalent and has completed ASYE programme.

The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Hazel Ashworth HoS AWLD, Autism, Transitions, Deprivation of Liberty - [e-mail] Direct Line: 0208 314 8226 , Caprice Corbin Lead Operational Manager Transition Team - [e-mail] 020 8314 9678

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity:

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.

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