Social Workers (3 Posts)
0-25 Disabilities Service, Children’s Social Care
PO2/PO3: £43,542 pa rising in annual increments to £49,638 pa inc. LW, plus Welcome Payment of £5,000, Market supplement of £1,000 and Retention Allowance of £2,500
Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid Working
“Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart…we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity” Lambeth Borough Plan 2023. In Lambeth we put people engaging with our services at the heart of practice, and practice at the heart of all that we do. Our new Borough Plan has social justice at the centre and a clear vision for improving outcomes for our residents.
Now is the perfect time to join the service as within this role you will have the opportunity to be part of the growth and development, shaping and influencing the service by promoting excellence, setting high standards and motivating others to do the same.
About the Role
We launched our 0-25 Disability Service in July 2024 bringing together services supporting children and young people and adult services to deliver better outcomes and promote independence for children, young people, and their families as they prepare and transition to adulthood. We are currently looking to recruit a full-time social worker for Children’s Social Care element of the 0-25 Disabilities Service, offering you the opportunity to play a key role in achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and families as they transition to adulthood in Lambeth!
As an experienced social worker, you will join a team of 5 social workers led by a Team Manager. Holding a reasonable caseload of statutory and short breaks cases, you will be supported to ensure a high level of performance and provision of a quality service for all our children and young people with complex and severe disabilities, including ensuring a seamless transitioning and preparation to adulthood. The focus of this role will be the delivery of statutory functions aimed at delivering an effective Children’s social care service. You will contribute to connecting with multi-agency teams to deliver holistic services.
About You
We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and experienced individual who has worked with children and young people with SEND and their families. The ideal candidate will have:
For an informal discussion, please contact Manyara Walker, Service Manager via email: Mwalker1@lambeth.gov.uk.
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community. 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. The Civic Centre is just a short walk from the main underground and train station.
“Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart. By harnessing the power and pride of our people and partnerships, we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity.”
In Lambeth, we offer our social workers: