Job Description

Job Category: Social Care
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Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Exciting Social Work opportunities within Lewisham Council
About Us
Lewisham is a vibrant and diverse borough that offers dynamic career opportunities. We are dedicated to providing exemplary services to our residents, with our staff being our greatest asset. Lewisham boasts strong partnerships and a history of collaborative commitment.
Adult Social Care is focused on delivering high quality support to adults requiring our services within the borough. We champion innovative approaches and strive for continuous improvement, ensuring our practices remain at the cutting edge.
If you are seeking an environment committed to your professional development and growth, Lewisham is the place for you. With robust supervision and opportunities for reflection and skill enhancement, you can pursue your desired career path here.
We currently have vacancies for Social Workers in the following areas:

• Gateway & MASH (Front Door and Safeguarding)
• Hospital Discharge and Discharge to Assess
• Neighbourhoods
• Older Adults Mental Health
• Adults with Learning Difficulties, Autism and Transitions
• Placement Reviews

Role Overview
As a Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting adults throughout their lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Complex Case Work: Conducting Mental Capacity (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
• Positive Risk Support: Encouraging individuals to take calculated risks while aiming for the least restrictive interventions.
• Collaborative Working: Partnering with service providers and stakeholders to deliver holistic support.
• Strength-Based Approach: Undertaking complex assessments, setting personal goals and outcomes, and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Person-Centred Decisions: Ensuring the individual's wishes are central to every decision.
• Resource Management: Identifying community and commissioned services to meet eligible needs within budget constraints.

What's in it for you?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that embraces new ideas and methodologies.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for ongoing learning and career advancement.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated professionals.
• Impactful Work: Make a significant difference in the lives of adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
• Excellent Benefits: Enjoy generous holiday allowances, a Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.

What We're Looking For
We seek experienced Social Workers who are motivated to help us achieve our service users' outcomes and transform lives.

• Empowerment: Foster choice and control over individuals' support needs.
• Commitment: Focus on individuals' strengths and networks rather than solely assessing for services and eligibility.
• Person-Centred: Support people's goals and aspirations, promoting independence and community connection.
• Professional Curiosity: Value thoughtful and balanced consideration in all situations.
• Development: Commit to skill and expertise enhancement to provide superior service.

Join Us
If you are enthusiastic about delivering exceptional support to adults and wish to join a passionate, forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of our mission to make a positive impact!
Location
The job is primarily based in on Lewisham Sites including the hospital but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions

• Relevant Social Work qualification is needed
• Qualified and Registered Social Worker
• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's.
- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Mary Farinha, Service Group Manager on 0208 314 9287 or
Please click to view the and Person Specification
Please click to see why Lewisham is the place to work within Adult Social Care
Salary
44,430 - 46,437 per annum (SW).
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at
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