Social Workers (Posts) Disabilities Service, Children’s Social Care PO/PO: £__, pa rising in annual increments to £__, pa inc. LW, plus
Welcome Payment of £__, Market supplement of £__, and Retention Allowance of £__ Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid Working “Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart…we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity” Lambeth Borough Plan. In Lambeth, we put people engaging with our services at the heart of practice, and practice at the heart of all that we do. Our new Borough Plan has social justice at the centre and a clear vision for improving outcomes for our residents. Now is the perfect time to join the service as within this role you will have the opportunity to be part of the growth and development, shaping and influencing the service by promoting excellence, setting high standards, and motivating others to do the same. About the Role We launched our Disabilities Service in July, bringing together services supporting children, young people, and adult services to deliver better outcomes and promote independence for children, young people, and their families as they prepare and transition to adulthood. We are currently looking to recruit a full-time social worker for the Children’s Social Care element of the Disabilities Service, offering you the opportunity to play a key role in achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and families as they transition to adulthood in Lambeth! As an experienced social worker, you will join a team of social workers led by a Team Manager. Holding a reasonable caseload of statutory and short breaks cases, you will be supported to ensure a high level of performance and provision of a quality service for all our children and young people with complex and severe disabilities, including ensuring a seamless transition and preparation for adulthood. The focus of this role will be the delivery of statutory functions aimed at delivering an effective Children’s social care service. You will contribute to connecting with multi-agency teams to deliver holistic services. About You We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and experienced individual who has worked with children and young people with SEND and their families. The ideal candidate will have: A relevant social work qualification (Social Work England) Compassion and an understanding of the needs of children and families Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and practices; with proficiency in child protection legislation and statutory guidance, including the Children Act. Experience of multi-agency partnership working; and evidence of the ability to build trust and rapport with children, young people, and parents/carers, encouraging openness and honest dialogue. Resilience to deal with the complexity of SEND Creative problem-solving skills to find innovative solutions for challenging situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and families. A drive for improving practice and performance in the team and modelling best practice. A commitment to ongoing professional development, staying up to date with the latest research, policies, and best practices in children’s services. For an informal discussion, please contact Manyara Walker, Service Manager via email: M. We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer, and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found at
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