Social Worker

Social Worker REF: 3096

Career Grade PO2 - PO3: £46,422 pa rising in annual increments to £52,920 pa inclusive of LW

3 x Vacancies

Permanent and Full Time

Welcome Payment £1000

Market Supplement £1000

About Us

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.

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.

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.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team

Lambeth's Adult Learning Disabilities Team is a passionate and committed service dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities to live healthy, independent and fulfilling lives within their communities.

The team works closely with health professionals, families, carers, housing providers and voluntary sector partners to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support. Our practice is focused on promoting independence, achieving positive outcomes and ensuring people have choice and control over how they live their lives.

We are proud of our collaborative team culture, where staff are supported to develop professionally while delivering high-quality services to some of Lambeth's most vulnerable residents.

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Social Workers to join our Adult Learning Disabilities Team.

As a Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload and undertake assessments, reviews and support planning in line with the Care Act 2014. You will work alongside residents, carers and partner agencies to identify strengths, build resilience and develop creative solutions that enable individuals to achieve their goals and maximise their independence.

The role includes:

• Completing Care Act assessments, reviews and support plans.
• Managing safeguarding enquiries and promoting positive risk management.
• Working within a strengths-based and person-centred framework.
• Undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest processes where required.
• Building effective partnerships with health colleagues and community organisations.
• Supporting adults with learning disabilities to access services, opportunities and resources that improve wellbeing and quality of life.
• Maintaining accurate records and delivering high quality social work practice in line with professional standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for Social Workers who are committed to making a positive difference and who want to work within a supportive team environment that values learning, development and innovation.

How to Apply

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application:

Job Description and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines

Advert close date: 11:55pm on Sunday 29 November 2026
Shortlisting date: Week commencing 30 November 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 14 December 2026

Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits

Contact Information

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Shakaira Trail
Team Manager - Adult Learning Disabilities Team
STrail@lambeth.gov.uk

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Enhance Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

'You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

Adult Social Care in Lambeth is one of the highest performing services in the country. In 2026, we received a strong overall "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission and our commitment to equity and inclusion in the borough was rated as "Outstanding".

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.