Social Worker, Community Health

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.

Could you be the vital link that helps people transition safely from hospital back into the community?

Are you ready to use your social work skills to make a meaningful impact when it truly matters?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our Transfer of Care (TOC) Service and help improve outcomes for adults with care and support needs.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where you will support adults in achieving safe and timely discharges from hospital and rehab settings. Your role will promote independence, well-being and person-centred care.

This role is based mas’ Hospital where you will work within the discharge team to coordinate and facilitate seamless transitions from acute hospital care to community or ongoing care settings.

All roles are embedded within Southwark Adult Social Care and involve close collaboration with colleagues in Health, Housing and the voluntary sector. You will play a key role in supporting adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, dementia and complex health needs to regain independence and live fulfilling lives.

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.

- Competitive Salary & Pension
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Rewarding your hard work with a great package.

- Growth Opportunities
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Access extensive training and development, both internally and externally to progress.

You will be a registered Social Worker with a strong foundation in adult social care and/or health services. You will have the ability to think critically, remain calm under pressure, maintain a person-centred approach, and bring:

• An excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and best practices
• Up to date knowledge of social care legislation, including the Care Act and Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways
• Experience in strengths-based assessments and care planning
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice
• You will need to be confident in managing complex cases, balancing competing priorities and supporting your team to uphold the highest professional standards.

Recruitment Timetable

Closing Date: 26/11/2026

Shortlisting Date: 30/11/2026

Interview Date: W/C 09/12/2026

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