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Introduction
Please note: we are only accepting applications from qualified social workers who have successfully passed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.
About Us
Lewisham Adults with Learning Disability and Autism Service is dedicated to delivering the best support to adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. We are committed to innovative approaches and continuous improvement, ensuring that our services are at the forefront of best practices.
Join Our Team as a Social Worker – Make a Lasting Impact
What’s the role?
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and Autism? We’re seeking experienced and motivated professionals to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of adult social care.
As a Social Worker in our service, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, strengths-based assessments, interventions, and care planning. Your work will directly support individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Providing person-centred social work support that empowers individuals and promotes independence.
- Leading on comprehensive assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
- Collaborating closely with individuals, families, carers, and multi-agency professionals to ensure holistic and effective support.
- Navigating and applying the Continuing Health Care (CHC) framework, safeguarding protocols, and Mental Capacity Act processes with confidence and clarity.
- Staying informed about local services and resources to ensure the best outcomes for those you support.
What’s in it for you ?
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:
- Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England, must have passed AYSE
- Strong working knowledge of the adult social care legal framework, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.
- Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and a commitment to promoting their rights, choices, and wellbeing.
- Excellent communication, assessment, and crisis intervention skills.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Why Join Us?
If you are excited by the prospect of delivering exceptional support to adults with learning disabilities and Autism and want to be part of a passionate, forward thinking, inspiring team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on our journey to make a positive impact!
- Be part of a passionate, supportive, and forward-thinking team.
- Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to innovative service delivery and make a tangible impact in people’s lives.
- Generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise and empathy to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build a stronger, more inclusive future for adults with learning disabilities.
Location
15 minutes south of London Bridge, based in Catford SE6 with 2 mainline train stations 5-10 minutes’ walk from the office at Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU and numerous bus routes that stop outside the offices. We operate a hybrid working approach as determined by service requirements.
Special conditions
- Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England, must have passed AYSE.
- This job is subject to Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
- Qualified Social Worker BA /DipSW/CQSW or equivalent and completion of ASYE programme.
- Adherence to standards 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.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Hazel Ashworth [email protected]
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£45,852 - £47,925 per annum (SW / SCP 31-33).
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
