Social Worker

Benefits and more information: 

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

We have excellent career progression opportunities. 

About Southwark:

Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.

All Age Disability team provides a comprehensive and effective integrated social work service to respond to the needs of children and young people (0-25 years) with Learning Disabilities and/or other disabilities in accordance, with Children’s and Adults’ legislation, departmental policies and practice.

Our Social Workers undertake strength based social care assessments, determining the need of an individual and producing outcome focussed support plans. Ensuring focused interventions are delivered to safeguard children and young adults and promote independence, positive outcomes and promote the use of assistive technology.

This strength based model is well resourced and includes clinical and group supervision. The model is enabling a flourishing social work culture in the local authority, equipping social workers to address complex local concerns in this highly diverse community.

 

About the role:

We are looking for outstanding social workers with a passion for direct work, and will support you with training, reflective group supervision, clinical advice and support, small teams and caseloads, and administrative support. 

Our 0-25 AAD model will develop your practice across adult and children’s legislation and enable you support children and young adults until they are 25. You will be required to carry out Care Act assessments and  Children and Family assessments. 

 

About you:

You will be:

  • Social work qualified and registered with Social Work England. 
  • Relevant social work experience required
  • Possess the professional potential and personal attributes to guide  families. 
  • Must have LAC experience
  • Must have CP experience 

 

An enhanced DBS is required for this role.

Closing Date 17/7/2022

Shortlisting Date:  21/07/2022

Interview Date: 29/07/2022

Assessment Date: 29/07/2022

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Salary: £38,148 - £45,381

Work Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Queens Road SE15 2HP

Date Posted: 24/06/2022

Closing Date: 17/07/2022

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Pauline

Director of Adult Social Care