Social Worker, Community Health

Job Summary

Make a Lasting Impact as a Social Worker delivering high‑quality, strengths‑based assessments, interventions and care planning to adults with learning disabilities and autism in Lewisham.

• Deliver person‑centred support empowering individuals and promoting independence.
• Lead comprehensive assessments, care planning and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
• Collaborate closely with individuals, families, carers and multi‑agency professionals to ensure holistic and effective support.
• Navigate and apply the Continuing Health Care (CHC) framework, safeguarding protocols, and Mental Capacity Act processes.
• Stay informed about local services and resources to ensure the best outcomes for those you support.

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and 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.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Passionate, supportive, and forward‑thinking team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• 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.

15 minutes south of London Bridge, based in Catford SE6. Hybrid working approach as determined by service requirements.

£45,852 – £47,925 per annum (SCP 31‑33).

• 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.

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Apply now and help us build a stronger, more inclusive future for adults with learning disabilities.