Social Worker

London Borough of Lambeth; London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites passionate social workers to join their dedicated team in Adult Social Care. This rewarding role focuses on providing quality mental health services to the diverse community of Lambeth. You will be part of a unique alliance, delivering integrated care while ensuring the well-being and safety of residents. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to take on this challenge and contribute to a vibrant community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting from 27 days

Membership in Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Sick Pay

Discounts at local restaurants

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Secure Bike Storage facilities

Participation in Staff Networks

Trade Union Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health and commitment to AMHP qualification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality, person-centered services to support Lambeth residents.
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting welfare of vulnerable people.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Legislation and Policies

Education

Social Work Degree

AMHP Qualification (preferred)

Job description

Lambeth Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, United Kingdom

Social Worker – Adult Social Care REF: 2108

Hybrid Working

PO2-PO3: £41,967 pa rising in annual increments to £48,063 pa inc LW.

2X 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 on 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 developed for staff by staff: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

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:

Lambeth is a fantastic place to work. If you’re looking for a challenging, but exceptionally rewarding opportunity to move into a social work position within Mental Health Adult Social Care Services, then Lambeth is definitely for YOU!

We are currently looking to recruit experienced social workers who are committed to working in Mental Health and towards achieving the AMHP qualification.

The Adult Social Care Mental Health Service is part of a unique alliance, namely the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA), which is responsible for providing Mental Health services through a model of integrated delivery with key alliance partners including South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Certitude, Thames Reach, and South London ICB. This is a real opportunity to be part of a service alliance that works closely together to deliver coordinated mental health services.

As a Social Worker, you will deliver a quality, responsive, safe, and person-centred service to support and promote the well-being of Lambeth residents. Safeguarding Adults is also one of our key focus areas and we expect all Lambeth staff to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. The role requires that you have good organisational and communication skills and are familiar with current legislation and policies. The hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or as the service requires at 35hrs per week.

We will support you with professional development opportunities so that you can build the experience you need for the career path you want. We offer a 35-hour week and generous annual leave plus season ticket loans, mileage, a cycle scheme, quality supervision, and online journals and resources. We also offer a generous retention package.

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 the hyperlink below:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 9 February 2025.

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.
• 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 interested 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2108
• Job Category Social Care Qualified
• Posting Date 01/15/2025, 02:15 PM
• Apply Before 02/09/2025, 11:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, GB