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Social Worker- REF: 2038
Hybrid Working
Career graded PO2-PO3: £41,967 pa rising in annual increments to £48,063 pa inc LW.
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:
Intermediate Care and the @Home Service is looking for a full time Experienced Qualified Social worker to work a 5-day week inclusive of the weekends.
The candidate will join a dynamic integrated team with Adult Social Care and NHS Community based team for adults and older people. The @Home Team provides an Urgent Response service to prevent hospital admissions working collaboratively with social care staff, therapists, and nurses to ensure that our statutory responsibilities are being met.
There is some flexibility with the weekend working pattern and can be negotiated if appointed as successful.
You will provide high quality statutory social work services to adults with care and support needs and their families in a fast-paced environment to ensure that they maintain living as independently and as safely in the community as possible.
To be shortlisted for an interview, you will:
- Have a relevant social work qualification and must be registered with (Social Work England)
- Have experience of working in a fast pace team such as a hospital discharge team or an urgent response team
- Have experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Have compassion and an understanding of the needs of adults with care and support needs and their families
- Have excellent working knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, guidance, and practices
- Be an excellent communicator
- Must have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying UK experience working with Adults, adults with disabilities or older adults
- It is essential that in your written supporting statement you give evidence or examples of your proven experience in each of the short-listing criteria marked Application (A)
- Must provide answers to all mandatory criteria in the Person Specification.
We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups 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:
Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joyce Mang at jmang@lambeth.gov.uk
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 17 November 2024.
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.