This role is subject to a 20% enhanced salary for out-of-hours work and an additional monthly AMHP allowance of £3,000.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Lambeth's Emergency Duty Team (EDT), which provides a statutory out-of-hours emergency response to children, young people, and families where immediate intervention is required. The team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and supporting our most vulnerable residents.
The Out of Hours Social Work Team is responsible for responding to all social care emergencies and statutory duties outside normal office hours. You will act as the single point of contact for social care services for children, adults, young people, and mental health out of hours. This role operates 5pm–9am weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends and bank holidays. Key responsibilities include:
For more information about the role, please contact Team Manager Ms Musu Kabia at MKabia@lambeth.gov.uk or phone 07511 867189. To apply, complete an online application and upload your Supporting Statement clearly evidencing how you meet the criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage on the job specification pages.
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Social Worker who can provide effective and responsive services in emergency situations. You must be an experienced AMHP and Children's Social Worker with the ability to provide a service to individuals and families in social crisis requiring immediate or urgent response. The ideal candidate will:
We are a Stonewall diversity champion and a Living Wage Employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation.
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: