Location
London

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or as required by the service

Salary
£44,937 rising in annual increments to £51,288 per annum including Living Wage

About the Role
We are recruiting a Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Mental Health Service within Lambeth Council. This role is part of the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA), a unique partnership delivering integrated mental health services alongside key partners including South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Certitude, Thames Reach, and South London ICB. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively within a coordinated mental health service model.

As a Social Worker, you will provide a quality, responsive, safe, and person-centred service to support and promote the well-being of Lambeth residents. Safeguarding adults is a key priority, and you will be expected to uphold and promote the welfare of vulnerable people. The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, and familiarity with current legislation and policies.

We are seeking experienced Social Workers committed to mental health practice and working towards achieving Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification (PO1-3). We offer professional development opportunities to support your career progression, a 35-hour working week, generous annual leave, season ticket loans, mileage allowance, cycle scheme, quality supervision, and access to online journals and resources. A generous retention package is also provided.

Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough with a strong commitment to equity, ambition, kindness, and accountability, reflected in our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours. Join us and contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of our community.

Experience
Proven experience as a Social Worker, ideally within Mental Health services. Commitment to working towards Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification is essential.

About you
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency alliance. Enthusiastic about professional development and delivering person-centred care.

We especially encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and Multiethnic communities to support our commitment to equality and representation.

Qualifications
Relevant Social Work qualification and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Willingness to work towards AMHP qualification.