Social Worker

Lambeth Council

2 days ago

London, United Kingdom£44,937 - £51,228Full TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lambeth Council as a Social Worker – Community Duty & Safeguarding in [object Object]. Social Worker – Community Duty & Safeguarding Team REF: 2796 Career grade PO2- PO3: £44,937 pa rising in annual increments to £51,228 pa inc LW. 2 X Permanent and Full Time About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents.

Key Responsibilities

develop your knowledge and skills within the role.

manage competing demands is essential.

manage competing priorities within a busy duty environment.

Requirements

council/lambeth

accreditations].

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £44,937 - £51,228

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Lambeth Council as a Social Worker – Community Duty & Safeguarding.

Key Skills

SafeguardingCase managementRisk assessmentPartnership workingMental capacity assessmentsTriageCommunicationRelationship buildingDecision makingStrengths-based approachPerson-centred careConflict resolutionIntervention planning

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Lambeth Council a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Lambeth Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Lambeth Council lists compensation for this physician position at $45k to $51k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in London, United Kingdom.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Safeguarding, Case management, Risk assessment, Partnership working, Mental capacity assessments, Triage, Communication, Relationship building. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will manage referrals and conduct safeguarding interventions for adults in the community to ensure their safety and independence. They will also coordinate with health professionals and agencies to develop person-centred support plans and perform mental capacity assessments.

Benefits package: Permanent position, Career progression, Supportive team environment, Diverse community. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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