Job Description

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Social Worker REF: 2425

Hybrid Working

PO1 - PO3 Linked Grade: 43,308 pa rising in annual increments to 51,228pa inc LW.

Welcome Payment- 1000

Markey Supplement - 1000

2 x 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 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:

Lambeth is an exciting place to work with lots of transition happening. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a complex team within Adult Social Care Community teams, then look no further!


As a social worker within the Physical Disabilities and Older Persons (OPPD) Care Management Team, you will be dealing with complex OPPD cases including, Court of Protection applications, community reviews, adult safeguarding enquiries and so on; liaising with colleagues in Health and commissioning to facilitate discharges from step down beds, and meeting the challenges in ensuring delivery of high-quality service to our local residents.


In order to maximise resources and achieve customer focused outcomes, you will need to have excellent communication, organisation and planning skills and be committed to partnership working across statutory and third-sector organisations and working as a part of the team to ensure performance targets are met.

'We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities 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 hyperlink below:

and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Olufunke Martins at omartins@lambeth.gov.uk .

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 28 September 2025.

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.

How to Apply:

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 and 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 .


We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers