The role
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity awaits for a motivated and creative social worker to join the Mental Health Care and Support Team (MHCAST) at Southwark Council. As a member of our supportive team, you will play a pivotal role in promoting independence and social inclusion for adults with mental health needs. Your work will be grounded in the principles of the Care Act 2014, focusing on person-centred care, holistic assessments, and strengths-based interventions.
In this role, you will undertake comprehensive social care assessments, manage complex cases, and develop tailored support plans aimed at enhancing the wellbeing and autonomy of service users. Your responsibilities will also include participating in safeguarding investigations and collaborating with multi-agency professionals to deliver integrated care. This position offers an excellent opportunity for continuous professional development, with access to specialised training in safeguarding, mental capacity, and complex case management.
About You:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced social worker who is passionate about supporting adults with mental illness. You will bring a strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, particularly in relation to assessment, support planning, and promoting independence through holistic and strengths-based approaches.
Your ability to build and maintain effective relationships with service users, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams will be crucial in ensuring the best outcomes for those under your care. We are seeking someone who is skilled in managing complex caseloads, conducting risk assessments, and working collaboratively within a multi-agency environment.
If you thrive in a team-oriented, dynamic setting and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable adults, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katherine Mercer on 0207 525 2751.
Additional details
- Full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday
- Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England
We will only consider applications from internal candidates, that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment. We encourage any internal staff to to gain agreement from their substantive line manager if considering this is as a secondment opportunity.
This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at enhanced level.
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Advert close: 25th August
Shortlisting date: 27th August
Interview date: 3rd September
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
SWCINT
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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