Location
Tooley St, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£53,319 per annum

About the Role
Do you see yourself making a real difference to the lives of older adults and people with physical disabilities? Can you use your social work expertise to provide timely, strength-based assessments and support? Does the idea of joining a supportive, dynamic, and community-focused team appeal to you? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! Our Older People and Physical Disabilities (OPPD) Assessment & Intake Team is looking for passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!

As a Social Worker within the Assessment & Intake Team, you will:
- Hold a varied caseload, completing Care Act Assessments, Carers Assessments and short-term intervention work (up to eight to twelve weeks).
- Undertake unscheduled reviews of care and present packages for funding approval.
- Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions.
- Carry out initial safeguarding enquiries.
- Arrange care home placements and work closely with families and community resources to promote independence.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, health partners, and community agencies to deliver effective, person-centred support.

You’ll play a key role in stabilising complex cases, ensuring they are ready for transfer to longer-term teams where appropriate.

The Assessment & Intake Team is a vibrant, fast-paced service at the heart of the community. We provide an initial assessment function for the OPPD Service, delivering short-term interventions that promote independence and wellbeing. Our team includes both Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who work collaboratively to deliver holistic support.

We pride ourselves on being supportive, flexible, and development-focused. You’ll be part of a team that values your expertise, offers opportunities to lead short-term projects, and supports your ongoing professional development.

Enhanced DBS required.

Flexible working arrangements include two days in the office and three days working from home. The office is conveniently located opposite Queens Road station, minutes from London Bridge and Canada Water, with excellent transport links.

We offer access to My Learning – a wide range of high-quality training and CPD opportunities, a Team Oyster card for work-related travel, a laptop and work smartphone, a supportive management structure, and opportunities for career development including potential transition to permanent roles.

Varied and rewarding cases will support your professional growth in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Experience
- Minimum of 2 years post-ASYE experience managing complex Older People and Physical Disabilities (OPPD) caseloads.
- Skilled in safeguarding investigations and strength-based assessments.
- Confident in using IT databases such as Mosaic or Liquid Logic.

About you
- Excellent communicator able to build trust and work collaboratively with individuals, carers, and professionals.
- Creative problem solver with the ability to think innovatively to meet service users’ needs.
- Committed to upholding Southwark’s values of inclusion, empowerment, and accountability.

Qualifications
- Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration.
- Enhanced DBS clearance required.