Job Details
Full time/Permanent
PO2- PO3: £44,937pa rising in annual increments to £51,228pa incl. LW
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.
About the Team
Lambeth is a fantastic place to work. If you’re looking for a challenging but exceptionally rewarding opportunity to move into a social work position within Mental Health Adult Social Care Services, then Lambeth is definitely for you. We are currently recruiting a Social Worker into our Mental Health Service, part of the Living Well Network Alliance – a partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Certitude, Thames Reach and South London ICB.
About the Role
As a Social Worker you will deliver a quality, responsive, safe, and person‑centred service to support and promote the well‑being of Lambeth residents. Safeguarding Adults is a key focus area; you must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. The role requires good organisational and communication skills and familiarity with current legislation and policies. Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am‑5pm or as the service requires, up to 35 hours per week.
We are looking for experienced Social Workers who are committed to working in Mental Health and towards achieving Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification. We will support you with professional development opportunities so that you can build the experience you need for the career path you want.
Requirements
• Experienced Social Worker with a focus on Mental Health.
• Commitment to achieving AMHP qualification.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with legislation and policies relating to adult safeguarding.
• Successful candidates will be asked to obtain an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Equal Opportunity 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.
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