Adults Social Worker- Intake & Assessment Team
Locum Social Worker - Adults Assessment & Intake Team
Location: Southwark Council - Queens Road Office
Competitive hourly rate
Flexible working - Hybrid (min. 3 days in office)
Southwark Council is looking for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join our Assessment & Intake Team within the Older Persons & Physical Disabilities Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your skills and expertise will make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage complex caseloads within the Older Persons & Physical Disabilities service
2. Conduct assessments, including Care Act, Carers, Mental Capacity, and CHC
3. Present care packages for panel approval and arrange care home placements
4. Stabilise complex cases and handle initial safeguarding concerns
5. Work closely with GPs, Housing, Occupational Therapists, and other partner agencies
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
1. Minimum 2 years post-ASYE experience
2. Proven experience managing complex caseloads in Older Persons & Physical Disabilities
3. Strong safeguarding investigations experience
4. Proficiency in IT systems such as Mosaic/Liquid Logic
Desirable:
1. Excellent communication and creative problem-solving skills
2. Ability to manage competing demands with a higher caseload
Why Southwark?
1. Great location - Well-connected transport links (Queens Road Station, 2 stops from London Bridge & Canada Water)
2. Tools provided - Team Oyster card, laptop, and smartphone
3. Ongoing professional development - Access to extensive training via My Learning platform
4. Supportive management - Encouraging environment with development opportunities
If you're a skilled Social Worker looking for an exciting and rewarding locum role in Southwark, we'd love to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr