Social Worker

London, England, United Kingdom

6/13/2025

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants

Are you an experienced, passionate, and motivated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults with learning disabilities/Autism? Join our forward-thinking team at Lewisham Adults with Learning Disability, Autism Transition Service and be part of one of our pioneering services!

About Us

Lewisham Adults with Learning Disability, Autism Service is dedicated to delivering the best support to young adults with learning disabilities/Autism. We are committed to innovative approaches and continuous improvement, ensuring that our services are at the forefront of best practices.

Role Overview

As a Social Worker in the 18-25 Transitions Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting young adults as they transition into adulthood. Your responsibilities will include:

• Complex Case Work: Conducting Mental Capacity (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
• Positive Risk Support: Encouraging individuals to take positive risks while aiming for the least restrictive interventions.
• Collaborative Working: Partnering with service providers and stakeholders to deliver comprehensive support.
• Strength-Based Approach: Undertaking complex assessments, setting personal goals and outcomes, and reviewing their effectiveness.
• Person-Cantered Decisions: Ensuring the individual's wishes are at the heart of every decision.
• Resource Management: Exploring community and commissioned services to meet eligible needs within budget.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that embraces new ideas and approaches.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
• Supportive Team: Work collaboratively with dedicated professionals.
• Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of young adults with learning disabilities.
  
  

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join us and work with us to meet the outcome of our service users and transform lives.

• We are looking for people who believe it is important to ensure people have choice and control over their own support needs.
• We want people who are committed, like us, to focus on the person, their strengths and networks rather than routinely assessing people for services and eligibility. We believe that by exploring people's goals and aspirations, and the strengths they have themselves or around them, we can help people to stay independent for longer and connected to their communities.
• Strong commitment to person-cantered and strength-based approaches.
• Are professionally curious and value thinking slowly and calmly in a balanced way.
• Are committed to developing their skills and expertise to deliver an excellent service
  
  

Join Us

If you are excited by the prospect of delivering exceptional support to young adults with learning disabilities/Autism and want to be part of a pioneering service, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on our journey to make a positive impact.

Location

15 mins south of London Bridge, we are based in Catford SE6 with 2 mainline train stations 5-10 minutes’ walk from the office Laurence House and numerous bus routes that stop outside the offices. Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House, we operate a hybrid working approach as determined by service requirements.

Special conditions

• This post is subject to registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Qualified Social Worker BA /DipSW/CQSW or equivalent and has completed ASYE programme.
• The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
  
  

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£44,430 - £46,437 (SCP 31 - 33) per annum

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

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