Job Description

The Role

Do you see yourself making a real difference to the lives of older adults and people with physical disabilities?

Can you use your social work expertise to provide timely, strength-based assessments and support?

Does the idea of joining a supportive, dynamic, and community-focused team appeal to you?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!



Our

Older People and Physical Disabilities (OPPD) Assessment & Intake Team

is looking for passionate and dedicated

Social Workers

to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!

About the Role:

As a Social Worker within the Assessment & Intake Team, you will:


Hold a varied caseload, completing

Care Act Assessments

,

Carers Assessments

and

Short-term intervention work

(up to eight - twelve weeks). Undertake

unscheduled reviews of care

and present packages for funding approval. Complete

Mental Capacity Assessments

and

Best Interest Decisions

. Carry out

initial safeguarding enquiries

Arrange

care home placements

and work closely with families and community resources to promote independence. Collaborate with

Occupational Therapists

,

health partners

, and

community agencies

to deliver effective, person-centred support.

You'll play a key role in stabilising complex cases, ensuring they are ready for transfer to longer-term teams where appropriate.

About You:

We're looking for social workers who are:

Experienced

in managing complex OPPD caseloads (minimum of 2 years post-ASYE). Skilled in

safeguarding investigations

and

strength-based assessments

. Confident in using

IT databases

such as Mosaic or Liquid Logic.

Recruitment Open Day - 5th November 2025

We're excited to invite qualified social work professionals to our

Recruitment Open Day on Tuesday 5th November

! This is a fantastic opportunity to

meet the team, discover more about the Assessment & Intake Team,

from within the Older Persons and Physical Disabilities Service

, and see first-hand the rewarding work we do

.

Attendance is by registration only

, and full details will be provided once your place is confirmed.

Formal interviews will follow the week after

, giving you the chance to take the next step in your career. If you're ready to join a supportive and dynamic team,

apply now

, and we'll be in touch to

reserve your spot at the open day

.

Recruitment Timetable

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 31st October 2025



Recruitment Open Day: 5th November 2025 (see below for details)



Interview date/s: w/c 10th November 2025

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:


Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition



We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our

Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.


Job Reference: SC07791