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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.
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.
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 the Lambeth Hospital Social Work Team, supporting Lambeth residents admitted to King’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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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 vredley@lambeth.gov.uk for the roles in the Hospital Team
- Stefan Roberts at sroberts@lambeth.gov.uk for the role in At Home
Advert close date: Sunday 20 th July at midnight
Interviews: week commencing: 28 th 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.
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 .
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