Social Worker

Lambeth Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambeth Council is actively seeking experienced Social Workers for their Hospital and Intermediate Care Teams. These roles involve providing vital support to residents, administering assessments, and facilitating discharges in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. With a competitive salary, welcome payment, and additional benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting from 27 days

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Hybrid Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience with adults in hospital/community settings.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cases.
• Strong understanding of the Care Act and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hospital discharges ensuring proper support.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply

Social Worker ref: 2344

Career graded PO2- PO3: £42,861 pa rising in annual increments to £49,638 pa including London weighting.

2 x Permanent Social Workers in the Hospital Team – 1 based at St Thomas’ Hospital and the other at King’s College Hospital.

1 x Permanent Social Worker in Intermediate Care Lambeth (ICL) At Home Team – based at Elm Court Health Centre.

Welcome Payment- £1000

Market Supplement- £1000

Full Time and Permanent

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 Role: Hospital Team

We are seeking two experienced and motivated Social Workers to join theLambeth Hospital Social Work Team, supporting Lambeth residents admitted toKing’s College Hospital (KCH),Guy’s and St Thomas’ (GSTT), and hospitals outside the borough. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you’ll play a vital role in delivering strength-based, preventative support and safeguarding interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hospital Discharge & Safeguarding: Facilitate safe and timely discharges, ensuring appropriate support and safeguarding measures are in place.
• Care Act Assessments & Reviews:Conduct assessments and reviews of existing care packages, including consideration of placements and reablement referrals.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration:Work closely with hospital MDTs, voluntary sector organisations, and borough-wide teams to ensure holistic support.
• Reablement & Independence:Refer individuals to reablement services to help maximise their independence and daily living skills.
• Client Group Support:Provide support to adults (18+) with physical health disabilities and vulnerabilities.

• Hybrid Working:Required on-site 3 days per week, with the option to work remotely for 2 days.

Key Requirements:

• Professional Registration:Social Work England registration and enhanced DBS check.
• Experience:Demonstrated experience working with adults in hospital or community settings, including safeguarding and complex case management.
• Knowledge:Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures.
• Teamwork & Communication:Excellent collaboration skills with a commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice.
• Adaptability:Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to positive outcomes for residents.

About the role: At Home Team

About Us:

Join the Intermediate Care Lambeth (ICL) At Home Team—a collaborative, multidisciplinary service designed to provide urgent, community-based care that prevents unnecessary hospital admissions. We bring together staff from Lambeth Adult Social Care and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital Trust to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Lambeth residents.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join our dynamic team. As part of this integrated service, you will play a key role in supporting individuals in the community, ensuring their needs are met through person-centred care and collaborative teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care Act Assessments & Support Planning: Carry out thorough assessments and develop personalised care plans to support Lambeth residents.
• Home Visits & Safeguarding: Conduct urgent face-to-face visits and address safeguarding concerns.
• Carer Support: Assess the needs of carers and ensure access to the right support and services.
• Mental Capacity Assessments: Complete mental capacity assessments within the legal framework, ensuring that all individuals are supported appropriately.
• Duty Coverage & Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside health professionals to screen new referrals and participate in regular multi-disciplinary team meetings.

• Rehabilitation & Reablement Services: Identify and support cases that require the Rehab & Reablement pathway, helping residents regain their independence.

Key Requirements:

• Professional Registration: Social Work England registration and enhanced DBS check.
• Experience: Proven experience in managing complex caseloads, delivering strengths-based and person-centred care.
• Communication Skills: Strong engagement with service users, their families, and colleagues. A commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Flexibility: The role is office-based five days a week when working as the triaging/duty Social Worker (approximately one week per month). However, hybrid working is available for the remaining weeks, with a commitment to two office days per week.

We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise thepositiveaction 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 roles, please contact

• Vanessa Redley at [e-mail] for the roles in the Hospital Team

• Stefan Roberts at [e-mail] for the role in At Home

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: Sunday 20th July at midnight

Interviews: week commencing: 28th July

Please note: Previous applicants for these roles need not reapply, as their applications have already been considered.

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 or 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 .