Social Worker

Do you see yourself making a real difference in people’s lives?

Can you use your experience to promote independence, choice and wellbeing?

Does the idea of joining an ambitious and supportive Adult Social Care service inspire you?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Our Older Persons & Physical Disability Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.

About the Role:

As a Social Worker within Southwark’s Adult Social Care service, you will work flexibly and creatively with adults, their families, and wider professional networks to promote independence, choice and wellbeing. Using a strengths‑based approach, you will carry out assessments, care planning and reviews, while supporting people to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers.

You will collaborate closely with partner agencies and multi‑disciplinary teams, ensuring statutory duties are met while delivering person‑centred, outcome‑focused practice.

About You:

We are looking for motivated and skilled Social Workers who share our values and commitment to high‑quality practice. You will bring:

• Experience of working with people with disabilities and/or mental illness
  
  
• A strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Adult Safeguarding
  
  
• Evidence of continuing professional development
  
  
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of changes in legislation and social work practice
  
  
• The ability to advance human rights, social justice, and economic wellbeing
  
  
• High‑quality written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyse complex information and produce clear, accurate records
  
  
• Experience of working within multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency settings
  
  
• A collaborative, reflective and proactive approach to professional practice.

This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced - Adults' and Children's (Barred) level.

About the Team:

You will be joining a dynamic, cohesive, and supportive workforce within Southwark’s Adult Social Care division. Our teams benefit from strong senior leadership visibility, close professional support networks, and a culture that prioritises learning and development.

We offer:

Manageable caseloads and dedicated administrative support

Reflective supervision and mentorship

A comprehensive and flexible training programme tailored to your learning needs

Real opportunities for career progression and professional growth

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Seth Gyem Amoako at seth.gyem-amoako@southwark.gov.uk

Additional Information:

• Applicants must hold a recognised Social Worker qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
  Hours of work, 36 hours per week Monday - Friday.
• Permanent.
• This post will be based at Castlemead Estate, 232 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0ED.

For more information, please visit: https://www.southwarkadultsocialcarejobs.co.uk/career-pathway/social-worker/

Benefits and more information:

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

Recruitment Timeline:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 3rd May 2026.

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 5th/ Wednesday 6th May 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

About Southwark:

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

Attachments

• Job Description and Person Specification - Social Worker (Move On Support Team)