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Experienced Social Worker – (AWLD Transition Service) – Lewisham, London

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London, United Kingdom

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137

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Experienced Social Worker (AWLD Transition Service)
Location: Lewisham
Rate: Up to £35 per hour

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Experienced Social Worker to join the AWLD Transition Service team at Lewisham Borough Council. This team is dedicated to supporting young adults aged 18-25 with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities as they transition to adulthood.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing and supporting vulnerable young adults with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities during their transition to adulthood.
• Using strength-based assessment techniques and providing tailored guidance to meet social care needs.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks, such as completing Community DoLS assessments.
• Collaborating with other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

Additional perks:

• Flexibility to work from home up to 4 days a week (excluding visits)
• Competitive pay rate of up to £35 per hour

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience as a Social Worker, with experience working with young people with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities. Familiarity with strength-based assessment techniques and legal literacy, including Community DoLS assessments, is essential. Prior experience in a similar adult social care environment is required. Must have Social Work England registration and be eligible to work in the UK.

How to apply:

If interested, click apply below or contact 0345 241 9590 for more information.

• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere
• Free social work training and CPD portal access
• Dedicated consultant with social work expertise
• Wide range of social work positions across the UK
• Referral bonuses: £500 per successful referral, £250 for your own job submissions

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you have a disability or need adjustments during recruitment or at work, please inform us early so we can support you. We do not accept applications from residents of the Red or Amber list in the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.