Location
Castlemead Estate, 232 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0ED

Hours
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
£53,319 per annum

About the Role
Do you see yourself making a real difference in people’s lives? Can you use your experience to promote independence, choice and wellbeing? Does the idea of joining an ambitious and supportive Adult Social Care service inspire you? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! Our Older Persons & Physical Disability Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.

As a Social Worker within Southwark’s Adult Social Care service, you will work flexibly and creatively with adults, their families, and wider professional networks to promote independence, choice and wellbeing. Using a strengths‑based approach, you will carry out assessments, care planning and reviews, while supporting people to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers.

You will collaborate closely with partner agencies and multi‑disciplinary teams, ensuring statutory duties are met while delivering person‑centred, outcome‑focused practice.

You will be joining a dynamic, cohesive, and supportive workforce within Southwark’s Adult Social Care division. Our teams benefit from strong senior leadership visibility, close professional support networks, and a culture that prioritises learning and development.

We offer manageable caseloads and dedicated administrative support, reflective supervision and mentorship, a comprehensive and flexible training programme tailored to your learning needs, and real opportunities for career progression and professional growth.

Experience
- Experience of working with people with disabilities and/or mental illness
- Experience of working within multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency settings

About you
- Motivated and skilled Social Worker who shares our values and commitment to high‑quality practice
- Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Adult Safeguarding
- Ability to advance human rights, social justice, and economic wellbeing
- High‑quality written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyse complex information and produce clear, accurate records
- A collaborative, reflective and proactive approach to professional practice

Qualifications
- Recognised Social Worker qualification
- Registered with Social Work England
- Evidence of continuing professional development

This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced - Adults' and Children's (Barred) level.